Instrumental Instructor, Percussion, After School Music Program

Lunenburg Public Schools; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lunenburg Public Schools in Lunenburg, Massachusetts is seeking an Instrumental Instructor for percussion for the after-school music program. The role involves teaching concert percussion and drum set, plus pitched percussion techniques in private sessions and small groups.

You will train students in pedagogy and practice methods to improve proficiency, prepare repertoire assigned by school teachers, and guide students for junior or senior district auditions where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, verbal and non-verbal.

Responsibilities

• Teach concert percussion, drum set and pitched percussion techniques.
• Train students in pedagogy and practice methods to improve proficiency across multiple genres.
• Help prepare repertoire and assist with auditions for Junior/Senior Districts when applicable.

Skills

Percussion

Private teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Instrumental Instructor, Percussion, After School Music Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906892

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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, Percussion

Instrumental instructors are sought to teach concert percussion, drum set, as well as pitched percussion techniques. All applicants should have experience in private teaching on said instruments and be pedagogically trained as a specialist in the area of percussion 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.

OTHER

These are non-benefit eligible positions.

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

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