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In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
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. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
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This position would be great for those who love their core music classes and like helping others. Those interested in music education or teaching are preferred.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position would be great for those who love their core music classes and like helping others. Those interested in music education or teaching are preferred.
Aid the City Music High School Academy Theory 1 teacher on Fridays 4-6 pm
Tutor one-on-one in-office for high school students and college core music classes
Hold theory study groups in-office
Facilitate advising success workshops
Assist in creating study guides and other resources for in-office use
Schedule meetings and conduct follow-up
Conduct assessments and create progress reports
Serve as a mentor
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Ear Training Pedagogy – design and implement engaging rhythmic and melodic exercises using simplification, chunking, and musical analogies.
Rhythm Instruction – teach rhythmic concepts through whiteboard notation, call-and-response, mnemonic devices, and metronome practice.
Rhythmic & Melodic Dictation – create step-by-step systems for dictation tasks, including note-count identification, rhythmic proximity, melodic contour, and self-checking strategies.
Interval Recognition – apply solfege, reference melodies, and targeted drills to improve pitch and interval identification.
Harmonic Dictation – train students to identify bass lines, determine chord qualities, and apply diatonic harmony; guide recognition of inversions and secondary dominants.
Music Theory & Harmony – explain both foundational and advanced topics (notation, rhythmic subdivision, whole/half steps, secondary dominants) with practical applications.
Adaptive Instructional Design – customize teaching methods to individual learning styles and address knowledge gaps.
Instructional Tools – integrate metronomes, whiteboards, and mnemonic systems into lessons to enhance learning.
Student Engagement – foster an enjoyable, supportive, and motivating learning environment to encourage repeat tutoring sessions.
Rapport-Building – use humor, empathy, and active listening to strengthen student relationships.
Clarity & Communication – simplify complex concepts into manageable steps to reduce overwhelm.
Flexibility – adjust methods when an approach isn’t working, experimenting until comprehension is achieved.
Encouragement & Confidence-Building – reassure students, celebrate progress, and normalize the learning curve in challenging material.
You are right for this job if:
You bring expertise in ear training, rhythm, melody, harmony, and dictation, with a focus on making complex concepts accessible and musical. You create an engaging and supportive learning environment. You like working with peers and youth. You respect people of all backgrounds and musical styles. You adapt to individual learning styles, address foundational gaps, and build strong rapport. You maintain professional accountability. You like helping and connecting with others.
Pay Rate: Student Worker 3
Hiring Manager: Kasey Cox
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