Arts Education Program Instructor

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

The Arts Education Program Instructor is responsible for providing arts education to people with disabilities as part of the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education. This role includes: lesson planning, materials creation, lesson implementation, record keeping for attendance and student evaluations, and attendance at regular staff meetings and recital events. Hours will take place primarily on Saturdays

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan lessons and classes
• Create educational materials
• Keep careful attendance records
• Assess students using rubrics
• Participate in regular staff meetings and recitals
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Student worker – Graduate student in Music Education; student in one of the Autism-based graduate programs preferred

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of arts education for people with disabilities
• Knowledge of special education
• Understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or their families 

Required Skills and Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of arts education for people with disabilities

• Knowledge of special education 

• Understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction

• Experience with people with disabilities and/or their families

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• The ability to think creatively and proactively 

• Strong collaboration skills

• Lesson planning skills

• Teaching skills in the arts for people with disabilities

• Desire to learn and grow as a teacher with constructive support and feedback

• Ability to work independently 

• Ability to work independently 

• Ability to thrive in a high activity area

• Ability to collaborate and communicate well with colleagues

• Openness to constructive, supportive feedback

Skills Learned:

• Teaching students with disabilities

• Interacting effectively with students and families

Interview required; students must receive significant training for the position

Hourly Rate: $51.50

Hiring Manager: Rhoda Bernard

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

DISCLAIMER: (THIS WILL REMAIN FOR ALL JOB DESCRIPTIONS)

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship