Why work at Powers?
It’s easy to jump right in and get to know our small but passionate team here at Powers. Our staff members are creative and innovative (most of us have our own music projects too), always eager to learn and share ideas, and dedicated to improving our students’ and families’ experiences as much as we can. When you join us, your thoughts are encouraged and valued, and you’ll be part of a hard-working team committed to solving problems and making our community better and stronger.
Why teach at Powers?
Here you can meet, talk, and build relationships with some of the area’s most respected music educators and teaching artists. You’ll work for, and with, an organization that values creativity, compassion, and commitment. You’ll meet students wherever they are in their journey and guide them towards their goals in a way that makes sense for them – it’s truly a collaborative and rewarding teaching experience. You’ll also have opportunities to further connect with and impact the Powers community (and beyond!) through summer day programs, workshops, faculty committees, and more.
Please contact gfarrell@powersmusic.org to see how your talents and skills might benefit the Powers community.
Open Positions
position: piano instructor (part-time)
POSITION: Powers Music School seeks an experienced piano instructor to teach students of all ages and abilities. The ideal candidate will be particularly experienced and comfortable teaching young children (from as young as age 5) and able to commit to at least two days of teaching. The current piano department includes eighteen faculty members who teach private lessons, group classes, and chamber music.
DUTIES:
– Teach private lessons
– Teach group classes and chamber music, based on department need
– Potential to work as school-wide accompanist
– Attend annual faculty meeting and open house
QUALIFICATIONS
– Master’s degree in performance, pedagogy or equivalent work experience
– Documented successful teaching experience
– Effective communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
START: Fall 2025
LOCATION: A passionate community committed to playing, learning, and growing
together, Powers Music School is located in Belmont, MA. Powers welcomes over 1,000 students weekly, offering private music lessons in nearly 30 instruments, early childhood and group classes, jazz and rock bands, Suzuki instruction, chamber music, music theory, and composition. The school is also home to summer programs for strings, chamber music, and young children.
COMPENSATION: $50-$55 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
To apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and three references by email to:
Dr. Meghan Miller
Associate Director
Powers Music School
mmiller@powersmusic.org
program manager for kids crescendo summer day program
POSITION: Program Manager for Kids Crescendo Summer Day Program
DURATION: June 30th through August 1st, 2025 (no class July 4th)
Hours:
Sessions 1: June 30-July 11 (No July 4th)
8:15am – 3:30pm
Session 2: July 14-25
8:15am – 3:30pm
Session 3: July 28-August 1
8:15am – 1:30pm
Preparatory program work is also required (schedule for prep work is flexible).
DESCRIPTION:
The Kids Crescendo Program Manager position is a 5-week summer music education
position with some additional time needed to facilitate the registration, set-up and
break down of the program. The Manager is responsible for helping the Artistic
Director with the preparation and daily oversight and operation of the program.
Prior to the start of program (off-site), the Program Manager will:
– Send out all materials to students prior to the beginning of the program.
– Ongoing communication with parents during the program.
– Assist with set-up and break down of the program.
During the program (on-site), the Program Manager will:
– Check students in each morning and out in the afternoon.
– Assist with the supervision of up to 30 students ages 5-12 and 2 Counsellors-in-Training students ages 13-16.
– Support the needs of the faculty and students/families who participate in the program by responding to emails.
– Assist the Artistic Director in communicating with students, families, and administration.
– Stage-manage all concerts
– With the school’s Associate Director, resolve student disciplinary issues
– Complete other administrative work as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience working with children in fast-paced environment
-Ability to multitask
-Organized and reliable
-Background in music preferred
COMPENSATION:
$22-25 per hour
LOCATION: A passionate community committed to playing, learning, and growing
together, Powers Music School is located in Belmont, MA. Powers welcomes over
1,000 students weekly, offering private music lessons in nearly 30 instruments, early
childhood and group classes, jazz and rock bands, Suzuki instruction, chamber music,
music theory, and composition. The school is also home to summer programs for
strings, chamber music, and young children.
To apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and three references by email to:
Dr. Meghan Miller
Associate Director
Powers Music School
mmiller@powersmusic.org