Private Lesson Music Teacher- Beginning Strings (violin, viola, and cello preferred)

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools' Chelmsford Community Education is seeking a Private Lesson Music Teacher for beginning strings (violin, viola, cello preferred) for Spring 2027. The position offers private 30-minute lessons at $25 each, with opportunities to work with young students and coordinate with staff.

The teacher will hold a degree in music, excellent communication, and may have state licensure (preferred). CORI checks are required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and capacity to foster cooperative teamwork.
• Corps of qualified music educator credentials (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach beginning strings (violin, viola, cello) and music literacy to young students.
• Demonstrate ability to teach beginning strings to diverse learners.
• Differentiate instruction for varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with Community Education staff, parents and building faculty to coordinate lessons.
• Must complete a CORI check.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Music

State licensure (preferred)

Job description

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Private Lesson Music Teacher - Beginning Strings (violin, viola, and cello preferred)

Location: Chelmsford Community Education

Reports To: Director of Community Education

General Description: Private lesson music teacher for Chelmsford Community Education beginning Spring 2027. Teaching private half-hour lessons for beginning strings (violin, viola, and cello preferred) through Chelmsford Community Education program at the rate of $25 per 30 minute lesson.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach beginning strings (violin, viola, and cello preferred) skills and music literacy at age appropriate levels


• Must have the ability to teach beginning strings (violin, viola, and cello preferred)


• Differentiate for students of varying abilities


• Collaborate with Community Education staff, parents and building faculty to coordinate lessons


• Must complete a CORI check

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent with a major in Music


• Excellent communication skills and capacity to foster cooperative teamwork


• State licensure as music educator (preferred)


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Community Education Director may find appropriate and acceptable