Private Guitar Instructor

Montrose School; Medfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Montrose School in Medfield, MA, seeks a Private Guitar Instructor to provide after-school private lessons for 6th–12th graders. Lessons occur on-campus from 3:30–6:30pm up to two days per week, with a focus on building technique, literacy, and enjoyment of diverse genres.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's in music education or performance and demonstrate guitar pedagogy knowledge, together with strong communication with students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education or performance required.
• Knowledge of guitar pedagogy and repertoire across genres.

Responsibilities

• Teach private guitar lessons for 6th–12th grade students (generally 30 minutes).
• Tailor lessons to student goals and levels.
• Foster strong practice habits and a positive learning environment.
• Communicate progress with students and parents as needed.
• Coordinate with the Director of Auxiliary Programs & Parent Engagement on enrollment and attendance.
• Prepare students for music program recitals.

Skills

Guitar pedagogy

Music literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in music education or performance

Job description

An independent school for girls in grades 6-12, guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Montrose School was founded in 1979 and is located in the welcoming community of Medfield, 17 miles southwest of Boston. Montrose School attracts a talented and growing student population from 50 towns and communities.

Summary of Position:

The Private Guitar Instructor will provide private lessons for 6th through 12th grade students on-campus after school. Lessons will be offered from 3:30-6:30pm up to 2 days per week.

Essential Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Teach private guitar lessons (length tailored to student experience, but are generally 30 minutes) to students in 6th-12th grade.
• Build strong technique and music literacy skills to students of various levels.
• Tailor lessons to meet the needs of students with different goals and developmental levels.
• Guide students through building strong practice habits
• Foster a supportive and positive learning environment.
• Communicate with students and parents concerning progress, attendance, and schedule changes when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Director of Auxiliary Programs & Parent Engagement to confirm student enrollment and attendance.
• Communicate clearly to meet the demands of the job.
• Facilitate preparing students for music program recitals

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in music education or performance required
• A knowledge of guitar pedagogy and repertoire for a variety of genres

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Other duties:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential and other functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the specific tasks that may be assigned within the broad scope of duties assigned above.

Physical Requirements:

Primarily based in a classroom environment, requirements include the ability to:

• Sit and stand for substantial periods of time
• Use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal
• The ability to see clearly at close and long distances, adjust focus, and perceive peripheral vision is required for this job
• Move about the campus and the ability to walk, stoop, bend, reach, ascend/descend stairs, and lift or carry music equipment up to 10 pounds
• Hear and speak to communicate information in person or in writing