Instrumental Instructor, Guitar/Strings, After School Music Program

Lunenburg Public Schools; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Lunenburg Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an Instrumental Instructor for Guitar/Strings in the After School Music Program. You will teach guitar, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin, and provide private lessons to students.

The role emphasizes pedagogy, repertoire preparation, and supporting students to audition for junior or senior districts. A passion for music education and strong communication with students and families are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communications skills; verbal and non-verbal.
• Background checks required (CORI and SAFIS) per 603 CMR 51.
• At least 1 year of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach guitar, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin.
• Provide private lessons and studio pedagogy training.
• Help prepare repertoire and assist students with in-school music teachers as applicable.
• Assess each student’s ability and offer auditions for Junior/Senior Districts.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Instrumental Instructor, Guitar/Strings, After School Music Program

Job ID: 5906897

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Location: Lunenburg Public Schools, Lunenburg, Massachusetts. LPS--After School Music Program.

Job Description

Thank you for considering employment in the Lunenburg Public Schools.

GENERAL

The ideal candidate should be energetic, motivated individual to work with collaboratively with students. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the music area. The ideal candidate should be passionate and enthusiastic instructor who can motivate students to discover their creative potential.

POSITION

Instrumental Instructor, Guitar/Strings

Instrumental instructors are sought to teach guitar, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin. All applicants should have experience in private teaching on said instruments and be pedagogically trained as a specialist in the area of guitar/string instruments.

Teachers will be expected to train the students in their studio on pedagogy and practice techniques that will make the student more proficient on their instrument in multiple genres. Teachers will also be required to help prepare the repertoire that has been assigned to the student by the student’s in-school music teachers (if applicable). This includes book work and concert pieces. In addition to this, you will gauge each student’s ability and make sure to offer to all students who you deem fit the opportunity to prepare and audition for Junior and/or Senior Districts.

WORK SCHEDULE

Lesson sessions run in 6-week cycles, with the exception of a smaller, 8-week session at the end of the year. Lessons are done in 30 minute and 1-hour increments in single (common) or small group settings (uncommon) once a week.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Strong communications skills; verbal and non-verbal.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Checks per 603 CMR 51.

OTHER

These are non-benefit eligible positions.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required