Instrument Instructor, Double Bass (3282)

TrulyHired; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Natick Public Schools in Natick, MA seeks an Instrument Instructor (Double Bass) for after-school programs serving grades 4–12. Start date is September 2026.

The role focuses on developing playing ability from beginner to advanced levels within a supportive, diverse school community. Ideal candidates will differentiate instruction, motivate students, and help prepare upper-level students for recitals while maintaining high expectations for performance.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching bass instruments in an ensemble or classroom setting.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Willingness to work after-school hours and manage flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Teach Acoustic Bass to students in grades 4–12 in after-school sessions.
• Identify concepts and techniques to advance beginners to intermediate players.
• Prepare students for recitals and performances; maintain high expectations for progress.

Job description

Job Description

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Instrument Instructor, Double Bass

Start Date: September 2026

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Natick Public Schools Music Department is looking to add to our staff of "after school" Music teachers. We are looking for individuals to teach Acoustic Bass for grades 4-12 in our afterschool program on an houly basis.

The ideal candidate will:

• Identify concepts and methods that advance playing for beginners through advanced students
• Implement technical lessons that correspond to the standards being taught in orchestra classes
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Teach in Class, small group, duo, and private lessons
• Employ methods that motivate students
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Be able to work independently
• Prepare upper level students for recitals
• Be positive, encouraging, and make students want to explore music more deeply
• Maintain high expectations for performance,

Schedule and workload TBD based on interest. Generally, elementary lessons are between Noon and 2 PM, and middle school and high school are after 2:00 PM. There is some room to make your own schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

• move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
  • On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
• remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
• read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• observe details at close range
• in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
• multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting
• lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

12/16/22