Job Description:

The BIAAE Teacher is responsible for providing arts education to people with disabilities as part of the Arts Education Programs at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education. This role will include: lesson planning, materials creation, lesson implementation, record keeping for attendance and student evaluations, and attendance at regular staff meetings and recital events. Hours will take place primarily on Saturdays. Teaching may take place either remotely or in person.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan lessons and classes
Create educational materials
Keep careful attendance records
Assess students using rubrics
Participate in regular staff meetings and recitals
Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree required (preferred fields: Music; Music Education; Arts Education; Psychology)
Master’s Degree preferred (preferred fields: Music Education; Music Therapy; Arts Education; Arts Therapy)

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Knowledge of arts education for people with disabilities
Knowledge of special education
Understanding of Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
Experience with people with disabilities and/or their families

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Strong written and oral communication skills
The ability to think creatively and proactively
Strong collaboration skills
Lesson planning skills
Teaching skills in the arts for people with disabilities
Desire to learn and grow as a teacher with constructive support and feedback

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Occasional supervision of volunteers and/or teaching assistants

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to work independently
Ability to thrive in a high activity area
Ability to collaborate and communicate well with colleagues
Openness to constructive, supportive feedback

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.

Some Saturday hours will be required.
This position is part-time (no more than 15 hours per week).
Teaching may take place remotely and/or in person.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Casual