Position Description:
Wellan Montessori School is accepting applications from Teaching Artists for after school piano lessons during the 2025-2026 school year. Wellan offers individual in-person lessons after school to students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Recitals are held at the end of each semester. Hours vary between 3-6pm Monday-Friday depending on enrollment and teacher availability.
The successful applicant will have excellent skills on their instrument, experience teaching children in Kindergarten through Grade 8, and the ability to foster a love of music in their students.
The pay rate for his position is between $70-$80/hour.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related music field required, Master's degree preferred
- Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments
- Commitment to meeting the needs of each student
- Resume, cover letter, and at least two references are required in order to be considered for this position. References should include parents of at least two current or recent students.
About Wellan:
Wellan Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school of approximately 300 students, age 15 months to grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. More information about Wellan can be found at www.wellan.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Wellan Montessori School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal or Massachusetts law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School's non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:
Name: Joseph Jolly
Title: CFO / COO, Director of Development and Legal Affairs
Office Address: Wellan Montessori School, 80 Crescent Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Telephone Number: 617-969-4488 ext. 3
Email Address: joe.jolly@wellan.org
For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.