Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructor

15 hours ago

Westwood Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States Westwood Public Schools Part-time $58 Permanent

Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructors needed for Fall 2026 Anticipated needs: Vocal

 

  • Job Description: Teach private lessons in after-school music lesson program.
  • Responsibilities: 

O  Teach weekly music lessons in private or semi-private formats (30 weeks/year)

O Prepare students to perform in a Spring student recital (additional compensation provided) and/or other student music festivals, and ensembles (case-by-case basis)

O   Establish and maintain a schedule of lessons

O   Maintain accurate records of lessons taken by each student

O Maintain professional communication with the Director of the Prodigy Program regarding student status and all issues related to their participation in the program

O  Maintain communication with student families regarding lessons, student progress, and practice assignments

  • Minimum Qualifications: 

O  Bachelor degree in music performance or music education

O  Possess sufficient skills to perform and demonstrate performance techniques

O Have knowledge of pedagogical methods, techniques and processes to provide a sequential and consistent program of instruction for students

O Possess knowledge of appropriate literature, repertoire and teaching materials to support the teaching of instrumental music

O Ability to assess student progress and engage students through varied repertoire, technical exercises, and other creative activities

O Possess appropriate communication skills to relate to students and parents positively and effectively

 

  • Starting Date:  September 2026
  • Salary: $58.71/hr

 

The Prodigy Program is an after-school music lesson program that provides private and semi-private lessons on all wind, string, percussion instruments, voice and piano to over 200 students by 16 musicians/teachers. Parents pay in advance for thirty lessons. Teachers submit time sheets for payment and get paid on a biweekly basis. Students are assigned to teachers by the Director of the Prodigy Program. Prodigy teachers establish their own teaching schedules.  Lessons are typically taught on-site at Westwood High School and scheduled at mutually convenient times between the music teacher and parent. Lessons are typically scheduled weekdays between 3:00-8:00 PM. 

 

The Prodigy Program is a sanctioned program which operates under the Performing Arts Program of the Westwood Public Schools. For more information, log onto: www.theprodigy program.org. 

 

Please apply via the following link:

https://westwood.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1659

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview.