Ukulele Instructor (Community Engagement)

Ukulele Instructor (Community Engagement)

HOURS: Once a week, in-person, from 3pm-6pm

COMPENSATION: $63 per hour

START DATE: November 2025

LOCATION: The Greater Lowell Boys and Girls Club, 657 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01851

Groton Hill Music Center is the premier nonprofit organization in the region for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. Our Community Engagement division is partnering with the Greater Lowell Boys and Girls Club, and we are seeking a Ukulele Instructor to work with students at the Club.

This role involves teaching group ukulele classes for students in grades 3 through 8. Classes will occur after school hours, and students will learn the fundamentals of ukulele along with various beginner ukulele styles and concepts.

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The instructor will teach weekly ukulele classes from 3pm-6pm at the Lowell Boys and Girls Club. Responsibilities include:

1. Proper holding and tuning.

a. Chord formations and strumming patterns.

b. Reading tablature (for more advanced groups).

c. Basic music theory (scales, rhythm, melody).

2. Utilizing a variety of teaching styles and methods to cater to diverse learning styles within the group.

3. Providing clear and concise explanations of concepts and techniques.

4. Demonstrating proper techniques and exercises.

5. Incorporating engaging activities, games, and exercises to make learning fun and interactive.

Groton Hill faculty members are expected to:

1. Inspire and share their passion for music with students.

2. Set high standards for students' technical skills and musicality.

3. Communicate clear expectations while working toward shared goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideal candidates should possess a degree in music and have at least three years of teaching experience. Applicants should have experience and expertise in ukulele instruction, as well as the ability to work effectively in a classroom or group instructional setting.

The ability to reliably and consistently travel to - and arrive on time at - the Boys and Girls Club in Lowell, which may not be readily accessible by public transportation, is essential.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Julie DeBenedictis, Temporary Community Engagement and Summer Programs Manager, at jdebenedictis@grotonhill.org with “Ukulele Instructor” listed in the subject line.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Groton Hill Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in its admissions, education programs, activities, hiring practices, or employment policies.