About Us:

South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston's South Shore, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury, SSC’s arts-based educational programs provide a creative path for a lifetime of learning, from childhood through adulthood, through outstanding faculty and nationally-celebrated programming in music instruction, ensembles, dance, early childhood education, creative arts therapy, performance, and community and school partnerships.

About the Opportunity:
SSC is seeking enthusiastic, well-rounded private piano lesson teacher with the passion and skills to teach students of all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in their instrument and demonstrate a willingness and ability to draw on a variety of genres while teaching students at all stages of their musical journey. SSC values versatility and the ability to engage students across various musical genres.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions and Skills

Teach private lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, including adults
Develop focused lesson plans to effectively deliver in-person lessons, and virtual lessons as needed
With the Department Chair, identify best-practice resources and materials to enhance student learning
Through lesson planning and goal setting for students, motivate student growth, and track student progress
Communicate in an effective and timely manner with SSC students, families, and staff.
Actively participate in their respective Department and SSC community initiatives, including student events, recitals, and competitions, and encourage students participation when appropriate
Cultivate and maintain a positive and structured learning environment

Education, Experience and Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be available to teach at both SSC’s Hingham and Duxbury campuses, ideally for a minimum of two days per week.
The selected candidate should also plan to:
- Participate in SSC’s thriving performance culture.
- Take part in student recitals, events, and competitions.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least two years of relevant teaching experience is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in music performance or education is preferred.
- Priority consideration will be given to candidates with graduate-level degrees.
The ideal candidate:
- Is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Has a commitment to pedagogy and a desire to work with students of all abilities.
Reliable transportation is required, particularly for access to the Duxbury campus.

Important Information

The salary range for this position is $40-$45/hour. Separate rates apply for group instruction and performances.
This job operates in professional environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The job may require going out in the field.
This position is mostly sedentary outside of travel. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing as necessary.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
SSC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, sexual orientation and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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