Hours Available Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. or 7:30- 8:00 a.m.

• Music instructors decide how many lessons they would like to teach each week on campus within the hours and days set by the school.

Compensation: $40/thirty minute lesson 

Start Date: September 15, 2025

Reports To: Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs 

About Brookwood 

Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students located on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus in Manchester, MA on the coast of the North Shore of Boston. At Brookwood, kids come first—not the test, not trophies, not to-do lists. We know how kids learn best. Every day, we use our expertise to challenge kids intellectually and ensure they feel valued so that they can grow into their best selves. Our program focuses on fostering a joyful community of lifelong learners and upstanding global citizens who embrace a culture of curiosity, kindness, and academic accomplishment. Brookwood also offers a playful, collaborative work environment for 85 faculty and staff who go the extra mile to do what is best for kids. 

Position Description and Candidate Characteristics 

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to teach one on one and/or small group music lessons to students on Brookwood’s campus before and/or after school. Applicants must have experience working with children, and demonstrate character, compassion, and reliability. As always when working with children, flexibility is a must. 

In particular, we are seeking applicants who can teach drums, voice, guitar, flute and/or piano.  

Brookwood students range from ages 3 to 14. Instructors will be assigned a list of families with interested students to reach out to coordinate lessons in late August.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: 

Hours: 

• To be created by you, outlined in the master document, and kept-up-to-date for the 2025/2026 school year 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 
• Ensuring student safety and wellbeing at all times by: 
• Being with the student(s) at all times and/or knowing their whereabouts
• Working in partnership with Auxiliary leadership to ensure safe and communicative transitions, including reasonably picking up / dropping off on time  
• Following all health, safety, and emergency protocols 
• Knowing students as individuals, including their health and behavioral needs, with support from Auxiliary leadership and the School Nurse
• Positively representing Brookwood by:
• Being a role model for students
• Cultivating a positive and welcoming community culture 
• Interacting professionally with students, colleagues, and families 
• Working in partnership with Auxiliary leadership and other Brookwood employees 
• Maintaining professional boundaries with students 
• Maintaining the cleanliness of spaces
•  Communicating effectively with families and Brookwood by: 
• Meeting all communication schedule deadlines 
• Maintaining an updated schedule on group Google Sheet and dating all changes so Business Office can track billing changes
• Notifying auxiliary leadership of day to day schedule changes
• Providing high-quality music instruction by:
• Leading on-campus lessons 

How to Apply 

A resume should be sent by email, addressed to the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs, Sophie Rothman (she/her) afterschool@brookwood.edu.  No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be offered an initial interview on a rolling basis. 

Brookwood School is a non-denominational independent school in Manchester, Massachusetts serving students in Early Childhood through Grade Eight. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics protected by law. We encourage those who may add to the diversity of our community to apply. Please note: employment is dependent on completing a background and fingerprint check.

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About Brookwood School

Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students located on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus in Manchester, MA on the coast of the North Shore of Boston. At Brookwood, kids come first—not the test, not trophies, not to-do lists. We know how kids learn best. Every day, we use our expertise to challenge kids intellectually and ensure they feel valued so that they can grow into their best selves. Our program focuses on building 21st century skills and graduating students of conscience, character, compassion, and cultural competence. Brookwood also offers a playful, collaborative work environment for 85 faculty and staff who go the extra mile to do what is best for kids.

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