Vocal Academy Instructor

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $41.20

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a Vocal Academy Instructor to provide 11 one-hour private lessons per participant in the Conservatory vocal extension program, guiding technique and repertoire.

You will schedule lessons, set learning outcomes, assess progress with a rubric, and write end-of-course evaluations while supporting students across ages in a vibrant campus environment. This role involves collaborating with graduate pedagogy tracks and contributing to the Berklee community.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in voice performance.
• Experience teaching private voice lessons.
• Knowledge of western classical, musical theater, and/or contemporary vocal repertoire.
• Experience teaching singing and/or experience as a performer of the vocal arts.
• Proven ability to encourage and inspire students.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with students of all ages.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Be enrolled in one of the Conservatory’s graduate programs in vocal pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provide 11 one-hour, one-on-one instruction to each assigned participant in the Conservatory’s Vocal Academy extension program
• Arrange instruction schedules on an individual basis with each assigned participant, and adhere to agreed upon schedules
• Establish learning outcomes and select repertoire for each assigned participant based on individual needs
• Create an assessment rubric that aligns with those outcomes so that the participant can be effectively evaluated over the course of the Academy
• At the end of the Academy, write an assessment that describes each participant’s progress and where further opportunities for improvement may be present

Skills

Private voice lessons

Voice pedagogy

Singing instruction

Education

Undergraduate degree in voice performance

Graduate program in vocal pedagogy

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Boston Conservatory Vocal Academy is a vocal training program for high school students, college students, and avocational singers 18 years of age or older who wish to study western classical, musical theater, or contemporary singing at an advanced level in a conservatory setting.

Participants will develop their voices, language, diction, and general music skills, in addition to learning appropriate repertoire.

The program consists of 11 one-hour private lessons with Conservatory vocal pedagogy graduate students. Lesson schedules are arranged privately between participant and instructor.

The Vocal Academy Instructor has the following duties and responsibilities:

Provide 11 one-hour, one-on-one instruction to each assigned participant in the Conservatory’s Vocal Academy extension program

Arrange instruction schedules on an individual basis with each assigned participant, and adhere to agreed upon schedules

Establish learning outcomes and select repertoire for each assigned participant based on individual needs

Create an assessment rubric that aligns with those outcomes so that the participant can be effectively evaluated over the course of the Academy

At the end of the Academy, write an assessment that describes each participant’s progress and where further opportunities for improvement may be present

Skills and Knowledge:

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in voice performance
• Experience teaching private voice lessons
• Knowledge of western classical, musical theater, and/or contemporary vocal repertoire
• Experience teaching singing and/or experience as a performer of the vocal arts
• Proven ability to encourage and inspire students
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with students of all ages
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Good organizational skills
• Proficiency in the English language
• Be enrolled in one of the Conservatory’s graduate programs in vocal pedagogy

Hourly Rate: $41.20

Hiring Manager: Lindsey Stein

If you are looking to get involved with the Berklee community while earning some money, you may want to consider applying for student employment.

The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.