Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructor

Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructors

Anticipated needs:
Trumpet

Teach private lessons in after-school music lesson program.

Responsibilities:

• Teach weekly music lessons in private or semi-private formats (30 weeks/year)
• Prepare students to perform in a Spring student recital (additional compensation provided) and/or other student music festivals, and ensembles (case-by-case basis)
• Establish and maintain a schedule of lessons
• Maintain accurate records of lessons taken by each student
• Maintain professional communication with the Director of the Prodigy Program regarding student status and all issues related to their participation in the program
• Maintain communication with student families regarding lessons, student progress, and practice assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in music performance or music education
• Possess sufficient skills to perform and demonstrate performance techniques
• Have knowledge of pedagogical methods, techniques and processes to provide a sequential and consistent program of instruction for students
• Possess knowledge of appropriate literature, repertoire and teaching materials to support the teaching of instrumental music
• Ability to assess student progress and engage students through varied repertoire, technical exercises, and other creative activities
• Possess appropriate communication skills to relate to students and parents positively and effectively

Starting Date:
September 2026

Salary: $58.71/hr

The Prodigy Program is an after-school music lesson program that provides private and semi-private lessons on all wind, string, percussion instruments, voice and piano to over 200 students by 16 musicians/teachers. Parents pay in advance for thirty lessons. Teachers submit time sheets for payment and get paid on a biweekly basis. Students are assigned to teachers by the Director of the Prodigy Program.

Prodigy teachers establish their own teaching schedules. Lessons are typically taught on-site at Westwood High School and scheduled at mutually convenient times between the music teacher and parent. Lessons are typically scheduled weekdays between 3:00-8:00 PM.