MUSIC TEACHING ASSISTANT, BU Academy

Boston University Academy is seeking a part-time Music Teaching Assistant for the 2023-24 School Year. This part-time position will be in-person for 24 hours a week.

The music teaching assistant provides assistance to the music instructor. This involves leading in-class practice and skills work, working with individual students, musical performance during school performances, and classroom instruction when the music teacher is absent. Extra responsibilities may include light administrative and organizational work. Applicants with experience or significant interest in a variety of different musical genres including classical, jazz, rock, pop, electronic, and folk will be given priority.

As the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, Boston University Academy (BUA) offers students who love learning both a traditional, caring independent school experience and access to a broad range of university courses. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, students follow their passions by regularly completing up to twelve courses from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. The school’s 220 students are curious, capable, and kind. They come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. Roughly 60% of students identify as students of color. One third are on financial aid — a reflection of BUA’s commitment to equity and access.

Boston University offers generous perks to part-time employees. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page here.

To apply, please upload a resume, list of references (if available), and cover letter addressed to Dr. Brett Abigaña, Music Instructor here. Please send any questions to buacareers@bu.edu.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 – 3 years of experience, an Associate’s degree in a related field, a student-centered approach, and a passion for working with high school students. Experience in a variety of different musical genres is a plus. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.