Percussion Instructor (Community Engagement Programs)

Groton Hill Music Center 122 Old Ayer Road Groton, MA 01450

Date Posted:

April 16, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Education/Instruction Type:

Part-Time Percussion Instructor (Community Engagement Programs)

Description:

HOURS:

Part-time in-person, hourly

COMPENSATION

$63-65 per hour

START DATE

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in July from 8:00am-12:00pm each day (7/1

• 7/2, 7/7
• 7/9, 7/14
• 7/16, 7/21
• 7/23, 7/28
• 7/30)

PERFORMANCE DATE

8/21, Time TBD

LOCATION:

Lawrence High School, 70-71 N. Parish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843 Groton Hill Music Center is the region's premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, andmunity engagement programs. Our Music School offers lessons in 30+ instruments and voice for all ages in all musical styles with a faculty of 90+ professional teaching artists. We are currently seeking a dedicated instructor to join our Community Engagement team for the uing Lawrence Middle School Summer Band Program, housed at Lawrence High School. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor young musicians and foster a love for performance within the localmunity. This individual will lead group percussion sessions, focusing on technique, rhythm, and ensemble cohesion for middle school students. We are looking for an educator who can help middle schoolers improve their technical proficiency in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Delivering creative and effective percussion instruction in push-in and pull-out format, during Band rehearsals. This must include providing targeted feedback and coaching, delivering engaging instruction, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs, self-evaluating and integrating feedback, and appropriately supporting students with their Band music as necessary. Providing updates on student progress, addressing concerns, and collaborating on learning goals with the Band Director and Community Engagement and Summer Programs Manager. Groton Hill Music School faculty members are responsible for: 1) inspiring and sharing their love of music with their students; 2) setting a high bar for students' levels of technical skill and musicality; and 3) clearlymunicating expectations and working toward d goals. Groton Hill offers many ancillary benefits to our faculty members, including a variety of paid professional performance opportunities and funding for professional development (by application). Timeliness and reliability, as well as strongmunication practices with both students/families and school staff, are essential. This position could lead to other teaching opportunities at Groton Hill in the future.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Groton Hill Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in its admissions, education programs, activities, hiring practices, or employment policies.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates should have a degree in music and a minimum of three years of teaching experience, the ability to model and teach proper percussion technique, and to manage a classroom effectively and positively