Vocal Academy Instructor

Berklee Online

. Provide 11 one-hour, one-on-one instruction to each assigned participant in the Conservatory’s Vocal Academy extension program .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vocal instruction and pedagogy, with a strong foundation in western classical, musical theater, and contemporary vocal repertoire. Capable of creating tailored learning outcomes and assessments to foster student progress and engagement.

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Experience Teaching Private Voice LessonsKnowledge of Vocal RepertoireStrong Written and Oral Communication SkillsGood Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Vocal InstructionAssessment Rubric CreationLearning Outcome DevelopmentVocal PedagogyPrivate Voice Lessons

Soft Skills

Encouraging and Inspiring StudentsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Berklee College of MusicBoston ConservatoryVoice PerformanceVocal ArtsContemporary Vocal Repertoire

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide 11 one-hour, one-on-one instruction to each assigned participant in the Conservatory’s Vocal Academy extension program
Arrange instruction schedules individually with each assigned participant and adhere to agreed-upon schedules
Establish learning outcomes and select repertoire based on each participant’s individual needs
Create an assessment rubric aligned with the learning outcomes
Write an end-of-Academy assessment describing each participant’s progress and further opportunities for improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program, with the stated summer enrollment exception
Valid United States Social Security Number (SSN)
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, with the stated first-semester exception
In good disciplinary standing
Must be located in the U.S.
An undergraduate degree, preferably in voice performance
Experience teaching private voice lessons
Knowledge of western classical, musical theater, and/or contemporary vocal repertoire
Experience teaching singing and/or experience as a performer of the vocal arts
Proven ability to encourage and inspire students
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with students of all ages
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good organizational skills
Proficiency in the English language
Be enrolled in one of the Conservatory’s graduate programs in vocal pedagogy