Job Details
Job ID: 4761690
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: May 6, 2026
Starting Date: Immediately
Locations
District-Wide (WPS) - Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructors needed for Fall 2026 Anticipated needs: Flute, Trumpet
- Job Description: Teach private lessons in after-school music lesson program.
- Responsibilities:
O Teach weekly music lessons in private or semi-private formats (30 weeks/year)
O Prepare students to perform in a Spring student recital (additional compensation provided) and/or other student music festivals, and ensembles (case-by-case basis)
O Establish and maintain a schedule of lessons
O Maintain accurate records of lessons taken by each student
O Maintain professional communication with the Director of the Prodigy Program regarding student status and all issues related to their participation in the program
O Maintain communication with student families regarding lessons, student progress, and practice assignments
- Minimum Qualifications:
O Bachelor degree in music performance or music education
O Possess sufficient skills to perform and demonstrate performance techniques
O Have knowledge of pedagogical methods, techniques and processes to provide a sequential and consistent program of instruction for students
O Possess knowledge of appropriate literature, repertoire and teaching materials to support the teaching of instrumental music
O Ability to assess student progress and engage students through varied repertoire, technical exercises, and other creative activities
O 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.
The Prodigy Program is a sanctioned program which operates under the Performing Arts Program of the Westwood Public Schools. For more information, log onto: www.theprodigy program.org.
Please apply via the following link:
https://westwood.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1659
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Career and Technical Education > Music
Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Brianna Creamer, Director, Prodigy Program
District-Wide (WPS)
Email: [email protected]
Job ID: 4761690
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: May 6, 2026
Starting Date: Immediately
Locations
District-Wide (WPS) - Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
Prodigy Program Lesson Program Instructors needed for Fall 2026 Anticipated needs: Flute, Trumpet
- Job Description: Teach private lessons in after-school music lesson program.
- Responsibilities:
O Teach weekly music lessons in private or semi-private formats (30 weeks/year)
O Prepare students to perform in a Spring student recital (additional compensation provided) and/or other student music festivals, and ensembles (case-by-case basis)
O Establish and maintain a schedule of lessons
O Maintain accurate records of lessons taken by each student
O Maintain professional communication with the Director of the Prodigy Program regarding student status and all issues related to their participation in the program
O Maintain communication with student families regarding lessons, student progress, and practice assignments
- Minimum Qualifications:
O Bachelor degree in music performance or music education
O Possess sufficient skills to perform and demonstrate performance techniques
O Have knowledge of pedagogical methods, techniques and processes to provide a sequential and consistent program of instruction for students
O Possess knowledge of appropriate literature, repertoire and teaching materials to support the teaching of instrumental music
O Ability to assess student progress and engage students through varied repertoire, technical exercises, and other creative activities
O 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.
The Prodigy Program is a sanctioned program which operates under the Performing Arts Program of the Westwood Public Schools. For more information, log onto: www.theprodigy program.org.
Please apply via the following link:
https://westwood.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1659
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Career and Technical Education > Music
Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Westwood Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Brianna Creamer, Director, Prodigy Program
District-Wide (WPS)
Email: [email protected]