2026 Summer Programs - Summer Music Camp: Violin Instructor

Qualifications

• Excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer
• Strong understanding of violin pedagogy
• Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and willing to collaborate in a team-teaching environment
• At least 2 years of prior teaching experience
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Violin Performance
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging group violin lessons that:
• Establish routines and encourage development of strong fundamental skills
• Incorporate a variety of strategies (movement, ear training, music reading) and activities (exercises, games, demonstration, listening, etc)
• Maintain excellent classroom management
• Adapt to the needs of students at various levels and with various learning styles
• Encourage peer teaching
• Collaborating closely with the Administration and faculty to achieve program-wide learning goals
• Maintaining a positive and nurturing classroom environment
• Setting and maintaining high standards for student behavior and music learning
• Enforcing program rules and policies

Terms of Employment

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

Location

Somerville High School

Pay

$40 per hour worked

Schedule

TBD

Program Schedule

Monday through Friday

Start Date

July 20, 2026

End Date

July 31, 2026

Hours

8:30am - 12:30pm

Position Reports to

Summer Music Camp Director