Summer Music Camp Teacher

Bellingham Public Schools Bellingham High School - Bellingham, Massachusetts

Job : 5728684
Final date to receive applications: Jul 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 29, 2026

INTERNAL POSTING

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: SUMMER MUSIC CAMP TEACHER

* Number of positions will be based on camp enrollment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The summer music camp is open to all Bellingham students in incoming grades 5-8 as of the fall. Staff members will teach a variety of areas including but not limited to: band, chorus, ukulele, world drumming, full session rhythm activities, singing and other music exploratory experiences.

• Select appropriate literature and curriculum materials that develop musicianship, independence, and technique for a 1-week music program in a variety of settings: instrumental, choral, and music appreciation.
• Differentiate instruction and coaching to accelerate learning and close achievement gaps
• Teach and coach students in the fundamentals of music ensemble playing - tone quality, balance and blend, intonation, tempo, articulation/diction, expression, style & phrasing
• As a faculty team, develop 4 independent rhythm-based lessons as integral sessions for each day of camp.
• As a faculty team, develop 4 breathing, posture and stretching lessons as integral sessions for each day of camp.
• Design fun and engaging lessons that encourage respect, compassion, and inclusive and team-building strategies.
• Prepare an end of the camp narrative summary about the program, student work, areas of success and areas for improvement for the future
• Ensure district and school safety protocols are maintained when applicable
• Supervise students at arrival, dismissal and break times.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Camp Coordinator or Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development
• Follow all applicable district and school rules.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

• MA DESE Educators License Music grades Prek-12 required.
• Member of Bellingham Public Schools, preferred.

SALARY: $33/hour per BTA contract, 4 hours of camp per day plus 1 hour prep.

* Additional hours for Camp Coordinator as needed for registration and enrollment logistics.

SCHEDULE:

Staff hours: 7:30am-12:30pm

Student hours: 8:00am-12:00pm

Monday, June 29 until Thursday, July 2, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: upto $33 Per Hour

Job Categories: Seasonal/Other Opportunities >
Summer Camps/Programs

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Lisa Surrette
• 4 Mechanic Street
• Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
• Phone:
• Email: lsurrette