Music Together Teacher at South Shore Conservatory

About Us:

South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston's South Shore, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury, SSC’s arts-based educational programs provide a creative path for a lifetime of learning, from childhood through adulthood, through outstanding faculty and nationally celebrated programming in music instruction, ensembles, dance, early childhood education, creative arts therapy, performance, community and school partnerships.

Overview:

As a Music Together teacher at SSC your responsibilities would include lesson planning and teaching multiple Music Together classes each being 45 minutes long. Each class you teach includes children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. You would create a musically engaging experience while fostering community music making through singing, dancing, playing and learning. Music Together is our earliest childhood program at SSC and creates a wonderful music foundation for our youngest learners.

About the Opportunity

SSC is seeking an enthusiastic, playful, and highly engaging Music Together® Teacher to lead approximately five hours per week of Music Together® classes with the potential to grow into other early education departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong comfort level working with children ages birth–5 and their caregivers, a clear and tuneful singing voice, solid musicianship, and the warmth and charisma to lead interactive, movement-rich early childhood music experiences.

Candidates do not need to be previously certified—SSC will support training for the right educator. A passion for early childhood development, music-making, community engagement, and collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities – Essential Functions and Skills

• Teach Music Together® classes for mixed-age groups (birth–5 and caregivers), using the official Music Together® curriculum, materials, and teaching practices.
• Lead classes with excellent energy, musicality, warmth, and clarity, guiding families through singing, movement, instrument play, and developmentally-appropriate activities.
• Prepare weekly class plans in alignment with Music Together® pedagogy and SSC expectations.
• Communicate effectively with SSC families, caregivers, and staff in a warm, professional, and timely manner.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and developmentally supportive classroom environment.
• Model high-quality vocal tone, steady beat, and musical engagement.
• Attend required Music Together® teacher training (if not already certified), staff orientation, and periodic team meetings.
• Support SSC community initiatives—including family events, early education activities, and performances—when appropriate.
• Travel between campuses as needed for classes and occasional outreach programs.

Education, Experience, and Required Qualifications

• A background in music, early childhood education, music therapy, performing arts, or a related field.
• Strong singing voice with the ability to sing in tune and lead a room confidently.
• Comfort with movement-based teaching and playful early childhood engagement.
• Prior experience working with young children (birth–5) is strongly preferred.
• Music Together® certification is a plus; however, SSC will support training for excellent candidates.
• A team-oriented mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to both campuses.

Compensation

Group Rate for Teaching Hours - $58
Admin Rate for Meetings - $20

Mileage Reimbursement - paid at current IRS rate for any travel exceeding normal commute to campus