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Voice Instructor Position

Musicians Playground (MP), located in Downtown Crossing, is hiring for a voice instructor to join its mission in offering music lovers of all ages the opportunity to fall in love with learning and making music.

You will be a critical part of the organization, teaching adults & children in-studio and working closely with management to head all initiatives related to the voice department’s growth.

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate possesses the following skills & abilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree from a leading music institution (must be within 6 months of graduation or have graduated already).
• Ability to sing a range of contemporary genres at a professional level.
• The ability to play piano at an intermediate level/to comfortably accompany students' during their lessons.
• Previous teaching experience in both private and group settings.
• A passion for coaching children ages 5 and up.
• Love and experience working with hobbyists.
• Experience performing in a band/leading a band.
• Strong leadership & communication skills.
• Our ideal candidate views music to be a medium for fun, social connection, and personal transformation.
• They provide an exciting, safe & supportive place for all to discover their inner musician.
• Their lessons are expressive, engaging, creative, and inspiring.

Bonus Skills & Abilities:

• Prior classes in music in education/pedagogy.
• The ability to play multiple instruments.
• Past experience in customer service.
• Experience with arranging, music production & sound.

Role Responsibilities:

• Teaching adults & children in group & private settings in-studio.
• Client scheduling, communications, and support.
• Attending meetings with staff on an as-needed basis.
• Checking all communication channels daily and responding in a timely manner.
• Co-leading our music-based team-building event, Battle of the Bands.
• Assisting with preparing and overseeing special events.
• Assisting in social media and curriculum development initiatives.
• Arranging music on an as-needed basis for clients & staff.
• Assisting with sound and set up for special events.

Schedule

The role will require a minimum availability of 12 hours per week during peak hours (Monday - Thursday 3PM-9PM, Friday 3PM-7PM + Saturday/Sunday 9AM-5PM) with the potential to have as many clients/hours as desired based on demand & performance.

On a periodic basis, MP hosts events for its clients outside of normal teaching hours (Fridays & Sundays). All teachers are required to attend these and will be given a minimum of 1 month’s notice to plan ahead for them.

Minimum Commitment

The minimum commitment for this position is one year, however our ideal candidate sees themself wanting to grow in their role and with Musicians Playground for the long term.

Pay & Benefits

Pay structure & benefits are based on experience, performance, and longevity with the company but typically start as follows:

$40/hr-$50/hr | For group classes & team building events

$30/hr-$40/hr | For private & semi-private lessons

$15/hr-$20/hr | For administrative tasks & training

Other Benefits Our Team Loves

• The option to teach up to 5 clients you procure independently at no cost during off-peak hours in the studio.
• The option to use the studio for personal & professional needs at no cost.
• Monthly reimbursement for your monthly unlimited T Pass (up to $99) charge when teaching 4 or more days /16+ hours per week).
• All costs associated with marketing, sales, administration, and space are taken care of for you, so that you can focus on what you do best, teaching & leading.
• Top-of-the-line space, amenities, instruments, and technology. A place you’ll love coming to work
• Paid teacher training & development.
• Personal & professional development.
• Free use of teaching resources & sheet music.
• The high-quality clients & team members you’ll be working with.
• The ability to grow in various roles in the business.

About Musicians Playground

Musicians Playground is conveniently located in downtown Boston in a beautiful 3,000-square-foot studio outfitted with top-of-the-line instruments, amenities, and technology. We offer exciting opportunities for learning and making music in both private and group settings for adults and kids, music-based team-building events & parties, and creative space rentals. We are 100% for music hobbyists and believe music is meant to be fun, social, and personally transformative. Everything we do, we do in the spirit of this coming true for those we serve.

To learn more about Musicians Playground visit us at: 

About Our Team

Our team is a group of passionate teachers & musicians who are committed to the mission of MP & the work they do as educators in changing people’s lives through music.

To Apply:

Please email info@musiciansplayground.com with the following:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) Video (5 minutes or less) telling us who you are, why you want to work for MP & why you think you're the best person for the position

4) 2 videos of you performing within the past 3 years that showcase the extent of your skill with your instrument