Violin Program Instructor
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Lowell Community Charter Public School
Lowell, MA, US
Summary
The instructor will lead and support after-school violin classes, rehearsals, and small-group instruction. They are also responsible for assisting with equipment setup, tracking student participation, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Job Description
Position Type: Part-Time / After-School
Compensation: $30-$40 per hour
Schedule: Two afternoons per week during the school year
Reports To: Performing Arts Director
Position Summary
Lowell Community Charter Public School (LCCPS) seeks an enthusiastic and dependable Middle School Strings (Violin) Program Instructor to support our after-school performing arts programming. This role is ideal for college-level music students or emerging educators interested in gaining hands-on teaching experience in a dynamic urban school setting.
The Assistant Instructor will work closely with the Performing Arts Director to support instruction, small-group rehearsals, student engagement, classroom management, and program logistics during twice-weekly after-school sessions held on campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Support & lead instruction during after-school violin classes and rehearsals
- Work with small groups or individual students on technique, posture, rhythm, tone production, and repertoire
- Assist with tuning instruments and basic equipment setup/breakdown
- Reinforce rehearsal expectations and positive student behavior
- Help track attendance and student participation
- Support performances, showcases, and culminating events as scheduled
- Communicate professionally with staff and students
- Model professionalism, reliability, and enthusiasm for music education
Qualifications
- Current college student or recent graduate majoring in music performance, music education, or a related field
- Strong violin proficiency required
- Ability to follow instructional direction and collaborate as part of a teaching team
- Dependable and punctual for twice-weekly sessions
- Background check clearance required
Why LCCPS?
LCCPS is a PK–8 public charter school located in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, serving more than 800 students. We pride ourselves on offering rich extracurricular programming that supports student creativity, confidence, and community engagement.
Lowell Community Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LCCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Lowell Community Charter Public School is a K-8, inner city school that exists to graduate creative, confident, and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community. We provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go to college. We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture. The diversity within our students, staff, families and community and the many nations from which we come is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.
LCCPS currently serves 640 culturally diverse students representing 23 different languages and 20 different nationalities; by 2015, the school will serve 800 students.
95% of students are from Lowell, MA
60% of students come from families where English is not the primary language
84% of students are from low-income families
95% of students are African, African-American, Asian, Latino or other minority backgrounds
16% of students have special needs
17% of students are limited English Proficient
Founded
2000
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Lowell, MA
Lowell Community Charter Public School is a K-8, inner city school that exists to graduate creative, confident, and independent thinkers, global citizens and leaders who give back to their community. We provide a comprehensive education giving students the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that ensure their success in high school and preparation for the opportunity to go to college. We expect our students to strive for excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct within a joyful, supportive culture. The diversity within our students, staff, families and community and the many nations from which we come is a source of strength and an opportunity for learning.
LCCPS currently serves 640 culturally diverse students representing 23 different languages and 20 different nationalities; by 2015, the school will serve 800 students.
95% of students are from Lowell, MA
60% of students come from families where English is not the primary language
84% of students are from low-income families
95% of students are African, African-American, Asian, Latino or other minority backgrounds
16% of students have special needs
17% of students are limited English Proficient
Founded
2000
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Lowell, MA
