Youth Strings Ensemble Director (After-School)

Voices Boston; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) seeks a part-time Strings Ensemble Director for the NEMPAC/South End Village Academy Partnership for the 2026-2027 school year, Sept 9, 2026 - June 12, 2026. The director will lead an on-site after-school beginner ensemble for grades 1-3, working with two teaching artists on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The role includes repertoire selection, scheduling, rentals, family communication, and two year-end performances.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Music Performance or Education preferred, or relevant experience.
• Two years teaching or directing experience in ensemble settings.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging whole ensemble rehearsals.
• Manage an ensemble of up to 30 students in grades 1 - 2.
• Choose all repertoire for the Strings Ensemble.
• Manage and oversee two other teaching artists, ensuring consistency and quality in instruction.
• Oversight of the rental program, ensuring smooth communication between families and the rental site.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding at home practice, progress, reminders etc.
• Set up and clean up rehearsal space each week, ensuring equipment, instruments, and music materials are prepped and bought as needed.
• Take attendance in each rehearsal and sign students out with their authorized guardians.
• Prepare the ensemble for two performance opportunities throughout the year - December Spring TBD.

Skills

Youth leadership

Ensemble directing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Music Performance or Education

Job description

North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) seeks a part-time Strings Ensemble Director for the NEMPAC/South End Village Academy Partnership for the 2026-2027 school year, Sept 9, 2026 - June 12, 2026. The director will lead an on-site after-school beginner ensemble for grades 1-3, working with two teaching artists on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The role includes repertoire selection, scheduling, rentals, family communication, and two year-end performances.