The New School of Music (NSM) in Cambridge seeks a creative, flexible, experienced, and engaging part-time cello instructor to teach private lessons to children and adults of all ages (5+).
Lessons occur after-school and on weekends during our core academic calendar—September 2025 through June 2026—with the possibility of some summer teaching and contract renewal in future years. We anticipate this position beginning with 1 day a week of teaching, with opportunities to grow the studio. All lessons occur at the New School of Music, located just outside of Harvard Square.
NSM is an inclusive community music school for children and adults. We welcome all levels, from first time beginners to students with decades of experience. Our faculty adapt to students’ diverse learning styles and support students’ goals.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Compensation: $49-51 per hour
The ideal candidate will have:
– a genuine passion for teaching and sharing music with young people
– demonstrated experience working with children
– dedication to inclusivity in all school-related interactions and communications
– shown ability to be creative in the lesson to actively engage students
– developmentally age-appropriate curriculums
– Bachelor’s or Master’s in performance, music education, music pedagogy, or equivalent work experience
Please email [email protected] with the following information:
– Cover letter, include details of your teaching experience & available days for teaching, including Saturday and Sunday
– Teaching resume
– A list of 2-3 professional references (please include name, contact information, title, and relationship to applicant)
Please include the job title in the email subject line.
New School of Music
25 Lowell St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Anne Riesenfeld
[email protected]
Posted 6/13/2025