String Bass Faculty Member

HOURS: Part-time (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons and evenings), in-person, hourly

COMPENSATION: Starts at $45 per hour

START DATE: September, 2024

LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA

is the region's premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30 instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 90 professional teaching artists. This role involves private lesson instruction with students of all age and ability levels, across all relevant styles. Summer teaching days are flexible.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

All of our faculty members are entrusted with developing students of all ages and ability levels. The role has considerable room for growth by way of building ensembles, classes, and a culture of excitement around string bass pedagogy and performance at Groton Hill Music School. The ability to inspire and instruct students while demonstrating strong technique is required.

Groton Hill Music School faculty members are responsible for: 1) inspiring and sharing their love of music with their students; 2) setting a high bar for students’ levels of technical skill and musicality; 3) clearly communicating expectations and working toward shared goals; and 4) advocating for their students to engage in additional Groton Hill programs and special events to deepen their musical development.

Groton Hill offers many ancillary benefits to our faculty members, including a variety of paid professional performance opportunities and funding for professional development (by application). Regular weekly teaching throughout the school year is required as is attendance at an annual fall faculty meeting, and the completion of occasional clerical tasks. Timeliness and reliability, as well as strong communication practices with both students/families and school staff, are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience. The ability to model and teach proper technique is essential.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Lisa Cleveland, Assistant Director of Education, at by Monday, June 10, 2024. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Groton Hill Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in its admissions, education programs, activities, hiring practices, or employment policies.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dancing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Groton, MA 01450 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Groton, MA 01450: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person