Concord Community Music School (CCMS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced folk and acoustic guitar and/or mandolin teaching artist to join our collegial and creative faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a thriving community music school that values artistic excellence, collaboration, and joyful music-making for students of all ages and backgrounds. The folk department currently includes four dedicated and supportive faculty members who work closely together to serve students and families.
About the Role
The Guitar and Mandolin Instructor will teach private lessons and may have opportunities to engage in group instruction and special programs. Faculty at CCMS are encouraged to bring their creativity, curiosity, and unique musical voice into their teaching while contributing to a welcoming and student-centered learning environment. Celtic and New England music is popular amongst our students and faculty, but CCMS is open to expertise in other traditions as well.
Responsibilities
- Teach private guitar and mandolin lessons for students of varying ages and levels
- Collaborate with Folk Department Chair to support student growth and family communication
- Prepare students for recitals
- Complete progress reports for private lesson students in grades K-12 each semester
- Participate in the annual fall faculty meeting and Open House
- Explore opportunities to contribute to CCMS community initiatives and summer programs
Qualifications
- College degree in performance, pedagogy, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated success teaching guitar and mandolin students of diverse ages and abilities
- Ability to teach across multiple musical styles is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, and colleagues
START: February 2026
COMPENSATION: Competitive
To apply: Send cover letter, resume and 3 references by email to Kristin Selesnick, Director of Programs at kselesnick@ccmusicschool.org
The Concord Community Music School is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The work environment features excellent faculty rapport, helpful staff, and committed board who are all dedicated to the mission of community arts education. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
The Concord Community Music School is a community arts organization with a mission of artistic excellence and access for all. More than 50 teaching artists work with 1400 students weekly, age 6 months to 93 years, in lessons, early childhood classes, ensembles, choruses and community partnerships with human service agencies, schools and healthcare providers. Faculty members, guest artists and students perform and present more than 150 public concerts and workshops annually. The Music School is a recipient of the NH Governor’s Arts Award for Cultural Access Leadership and the Riverbend Champions for Mental Health Award.