Massage Therapy Instructor

Massage Therapy Instructor (W‑2, Paid Teaching Role)

Boulder School of Massage Therapy — Boulder, Colorado (In‑Person)

Teach the next generation of massage therapists—intentionally.

Boulder School of Massage Therapy is building something: a high‑integrity, student‑centered training program grounded in skill, professionalism, and real clinical readiness.

• Coaching hands‑on skill development
• Shaping professional identity
• Setting the standard for what massage therapy feels like in the body
• Nurturing a critical‑thinking mentality in the student body

Our instructional approach aligns with standards recognized by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation—but more importantly, it’s grounded in what actually makes students competent and confident in real practice.

• $40‑50 per course clock hour (W‑2 employee)
• Biweekly payroll
• $35 paid stipends for faculty meetings and school events
• Predictable scheduling based on course assignments

• Resume
• Cover letter
• DPOS required form on our website Career tab

We are selective. Not because we’re trying to be exclusive—but because students deserve instructors who take this seriously.

If you’re looking for:

• An easy, low‑engagement teaching role → this is not it
• A place to share your craft, develop others, and hold a high bar → we’d like to meet you

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• Teach in a Way That Actually Lands
  • Deliver structured, clear, hands‑on instruction
  • Demonstrate techniques and coach students in real time
  • Adjust based on what students are actually understanding—not just what’s on the syllabus
• Develop Real Practitioners
  • Train body mechanics, touch quality, and clinical thinking
  • Give direct, respectful, actionable feedback
  • Help students build confidence through repetition and correction
• Hold Standards
  • Track attendance and student progress
  • Submit grades in a timely manner
  • Maintain clear, professional communication
• Be Part of the Faculty (Not Just a Contractor Passing Through)
  • Attend faculty meetings (paid)
  • Participate in at least one community event annually (paid)
  • Contribute to a culture of professionalism and accountability

• Care deeply about doing work well—not just getting through material
• Natually coach, correct, and encourage others
• Have strong hands‑on skill and body mechanics awareness
• Can hold a room with both authority and approachability
• Want to be part of building a program—not just filling a role

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) massage therapist in Colorado
• Strong foundation in massage techniques and anatomy
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Bachelor Degree
• 5+ years of experience working as a massage therapist or relevant experience
• 2+ years teaching massage therapy relevant experience

• Current teaching, training, and mentorship experience
• Experience supervising hands‑on skill development
• Interest in education quality and student outcomes
• NCBTMB
  
  Certifications:
  
  BCTMB, APCE
• Produce one research paper per year under the auspice of BSMT (can be a case study, commentary, review, RCT, systematic review or meta analysis)

• Maintain ethical conduct and professional boundaries
• Protect student privacy in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Follow school policies and instructional standards
• Create a learning environment that is respectful, inclusive, and focused

• You’re trusted to teach—but not left unsupported
• Expectations are clear (no guessing what “good teaching” means)
• You’re part of a small, intentional team shaping a program from the ground up
• Your work directly impacts student success—not buried in bureaucracy
• Faculty community meet ups and events (optional)