Job Description

South Shore Conservatory Teaching Artist Opportunity

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.

SSC is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Guitar and Ukulele Teaching Artist with the passion and skills to teach students of all ages and experience levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in contemporary styles and a student-centered approach to music education that inspires lifelong music-making.

This position's primary focus is individual and group instruction in guitar and ukulele. Candidates with additional experience in coaching rock bands and leading songwriting classes are highly encouraged to apply, as these are desirable secondary responsibilities that align with SSC's commitment to creative expression and collaborative music-making. Experience working across genres - especially jazz, rock, pop, and folk - is preferred. The ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment is essential.

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 JRP 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.
• General teaching hours at both campuses:
  • Weekdays: Monday through Friday, 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturdays: 9 AM - 3 PM
• 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.

Locations: Hingham Campus (1 Conservatory Drive, Hingham, MA 02043) and Duxbury Campus (64 Saint George Street, Duxbury, MA 02332). Occasional offsite travel required for concerts, events and meetings. Reports to: Department Chair, Jazz/Rock/Pop (JRP).

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