Piano, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Guitar Private Lessons Teacher

About Us

Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston's historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices.

We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. King's high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

Posted: 30-Jun-26

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Type: Part Time

Salary: $65/hourly

Categories: Visual/Performing Arts

Beginning: September 2026

Kingsley is looking for a PRIVATE LESSONS TEACHER for piano, violin, viola, ukulele, or guitar, After School Music Program for beginning & intermediate students Grades P4-6 (ages 4-12). (Please note that experience working with and teaching very young students is required for this position.) We seek teachers with a holistic approach to education that emphasizes the importance of thorough approach to teaching sight reading, music theory, composition, ear training, aural analysis, and best practices when working with young students.

Students will be encouraged to perform in recitals that take place throughout the year and will learn to take ownership of their own practice regimen, as well as develop a vocabulary for guided self-critique. Hours vary between 3-6PM Monday-Friday based upon enrollment and teacher availability. Lesson teachers will give one-on-one weekly lessons to each of their scheduled students.

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degree
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments ? Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and development
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each student
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all employees. Salaries for private lesson teachers are $65/hourly.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Kingsley Montessori School’s mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley is an independent day school guided by a unique blend of Montessori philosophy and innovative programming. Kingsley offers an educational program tailored to the talents, curiosity, and growth of each student.

We are committed to the health of our students and have put in place rigorous safety measures to operate in person, including cohorting, required mask-wearing, and advanced cleaning protocol. Our progressive, inquiry-based programs cultivate students’ social and academic development and prepare them to advance successfully to top public and independent middle schools. Our program’s commitment to knowing every child and to partnering with parents propels students to access their potential.