Adjunct Private Lesson Instructor

Position: Adjunct Private Lesson Instructor for woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, and voice

Department: Music

Location: Kellner Arts Building, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Part-time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Part-time faculty

Hourly Rate: $100/hr/session

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just south of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is seeking an adjunct Private Lesson Teacher within the Music Department.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with students in group and individual settings, of all ages and experience levels. Workload is based on enrollment and can not be guaranteed. Milton Academy operates on a 10-day rotating schedule; the ideal candidate will be able to work within Milton Academy’s daily framework between 8:05AM and 3:20PM.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Plans, prepares, and implements an effective weekly curriculum of musical instruction.

• Adapts curriculum to the needs of each student and accommodates any and all instructional needs.

• Evaluates each student’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding over time, and provides thoughtful feedback and unique opportunities for increased growth.

• Communicates with students and their families in a respectful and positive tone; acknowledges the family’s commitment to their student’s musical and emotional growth.

• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, program participants and other staff.

• Maintains and appropriately stores musical equipment.

• Completely and accurately maintains attendance records.

• Helps to facilitate recruitment efforts to support and grow the private lesson program

• Commit to being a learner and participant in addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in our curriculum and in our community; engage in active reflection and goal-setting.

• Establish contact with advisors, teachers, families and outside staff to foster a team approach to student support.

Supervision to be received: Music Department Chair

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: A bachelor’s degree in music or a related field

Experience

Required: A minimum of three years of proven experience in music

Preferred: Experience working in an independent boarding / day school

Competencies

Required:

• Proficiency in area of expertise.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Preferred: Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.