Lower String TA at Lyndon Pilot School

The People's Music School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development

Staff meetings

Part-time schedule

Job summary

The Lyndon Elementary String Teaching Artist position is a part-time, before-school role in Boston, offering hourly pay and opportunities to plan and lead string rehearsals under the guidance of Ensemble Directors and a Program Manager. You will work with 5–14 year olds, focusing on violin/viola/cello/double bass technique, repertoire, sight-reading, and ear-training.

The role includes prepping lesson plans aligned with the Boston Public School calendar, attending monthly staff meetings, and

Qualifications

• Experience with young string players (ages 5–14) in group and private lessons.
• Knowledge of string pedagogy, repertoire, technique, and classroom management.
• Clear written and in-person communication skills.
• Ability to teach primary instrument and basic proficiency in other strings.
• Willingness to collaborate with school staff and attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Team teach and support full-orchestra rehearsals of 10–20 students
• Lead sectionals, small groups, and private lessons as planned by Ensemble Directors
• Set weekly goals for sectional rehearsals and lessons
• Provide student progress updates and individual learning plans with mid-year/year-end evaluations
• Collaborate with SEL and curriculum specialists for inclusive teaching practices

Skills

String pedagogy

Group lessons

Rehearsal coordination

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Teaching Artists (TAs) assist Ensemble Directors with set up, tuning instruments, helping students during rehearsals, and leading instrument sectionals, small-group lessons, and private instruction. TAs will also work in collaboration with Ensemble Directors to design instrumental sectional lesson plans aimed at developing a strong foundation on either violin, viola, cello, and double bass. TAs will also work with students to provide extra support via private instruction. As part of our curriculum, lessons are crafted with an emphasis on nurturing a child’s social-emotional development; increasing their self-confidence, social awareness and positive decision-making skills; while unleashing their creativity and curiosity for music-making. TAs are provided with staff meeting time and professional development opportunities with a focus on inclusive teaching practices, social-emotional learning (SEL), culturally- responsive teaching, and learning strategies. TAs will also receive support and guidance from our SEL and string curriculum specialists, Ensemble Directors, and Program Manager on an on-going basis.

Hiring Form Option C. String Teaching Artist at Lyndon Elementary

Qualifications:

Teaching Artist Responsibilities:

Team teach and support full-orchestra rehearsals of 10-20 students

Lead sectionals, small-group, and private lessons as planned by the Ensemble Directors and Program Manager; work with students on repertoire, sight-reading, ear-training, & string technique

Work in collaboration with the Ensemble Director to set weekly goals for sectional rehearsals & lessons,

Goals should be based on the standards outlined in the Boston Music Project Curriculum

Provide student progress and individual learning plans as needed and mid-year/year-end student evaluations, with support from your Site Coordinator

Experience and Qualifications:

Experience working with young string players (ages 5 to 14) in group and private lesson settings

Knowledge of string pedagogy, repertoire, technique, as well as classroom management & student engagement skills

Passion for teaching and willingness to go above-and-beyond to ensure success for all students

Ability to teach primary instrument, as well basic proficiency in other secondary strings

Ability to clearly communicate with others, in person and in writing

Ability to listen and interpret playing by student musicians to give feedback and instruction to improve their playing.

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds for brief periods of time, moving up and down stairs (string and brass instruments, music stands, chairs, desks etc.)

Schedule and Compensation**

Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Attend staff meetings, team meetings, & professional development sessions (2 hours/month, paid)

Staff Orientation/Professional Development meetings (paid)

Staff & support 3 student concerts per year (December, March, June)

Teaching Schedule follows Boston Public School year, 10 months, September 2026 through June 2027**

**Aligns with BPS calendar with all major religious and cultural holidays observed

Part-Time Salary with hourly pay rate [$36-42 per hour] based on role, responsibility and experience, no health benefits. Non-teaching time, such as Meetings and Professional Development paid at $30/hour.

Must comply with all COVID-19 safety procedures and requirements for working in-person with students & staff, as defined by Boston Public Schools Partnership office and Boston Music Project.