Woodwind Private Lesson Instructor: Jazz & Orchestral

Brooks School; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooks School seeks a dynamic woodwind instructor for its part-time private-lesson faculty. The candidate will teach jazz saxophone and orchestral woodwinds, conducting private lessons during the academic day and coordinating with ensemble activities.

The position emphasizes developing technique, reading music, and live performance skills for high school students across varied backgrounds. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in music or related field, at least three years of teaching, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in music, music performance, music education, or related field.
• At least three years of prior teaching experience on their instrument(s).
• Prior experience working with students of high school age.
• Ability to work with students of all musical backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Enthusiasm for teaching music that inspires students to stick with their instruments long-term.
• Availability during Brooks’s academic day hours on multiple days of the week.
• Reliable and consistent vehicular transportation to and from campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons in jazz saxophone as well as orchestral woodwinds.
• Help students develop foundational technique, reading fluency, and aural skills.
• Support and integrate with Brooks School music ensembles and performance opportunities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching music

Student engagement

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in music

Job description

Brooks School seeks a dynamic woodwind instructor for its part-time private-lesson faculty. The candidate will teach jazz saxophone and orchestral woodwinds, conducting private lessons during the academic day and coordinating with ensemble activities.

The position emphasizes developing technique, reading music, and live performance skills for high school students across varied backgrounds. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in music or related field, at least three years of teaching, and