Music Instructor (4th-9th Grade)

Ready to help young musicians find their sound and take the stage? As our Upper Camp Music Instructor, you’ll work with campers ages 10–15 of varying musical abilities, focusing on the fundamentals of live music performance, collaboration, and confidence. You’ll guide campers as they rehearse together and prepare for small group performances, helping them grow both individually and as a band. You’ll lead a group of up to 12 campers for a 35-minute period once a day throughout the week (5 total sessions), allowing time to build skills and strong group dynamics. With the support of 1–2 counselors serving as assistants, you’ll take the lead on instruction and rehearsals. Camp instruments include acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, keyboard, along with microphones for vocal accompaniment. Come spend your summer turning practice into performance and confidence into applause! This role runs through our 9 week summer program, from June 22nd to August 21st. Staff training on June 2nd, 4th, and 7th is also required, and adds an additional $200 to the base salary. Regular Camp hours are 8:30am-4:15pm, Monday to Friday. Specialist Instructors are also part of our arrivals and departure team. IDEAL CANDIDATES Music students (high school graduates, college students, or recent grads) School or private music instructors Education majors or aspiring teachers Camp staff with a background in performing arts programming Musicians with experience in ensembles, bands, or live performance settings DATES, HOURS, AND PAY 8:30am to 4:15pm (this includes a 30-minute break per day) June 22nd to Aug 21st (9 wks, preferred) or Aug 14th (8 wks) and hours are guaranteed. Monday to Friday each week except for July 3rd when we are closed. Salary range is $4225 and up for 9 weeks of work. Free Camper Tuition for up to 2 children of successful applicants (up to a $14,000 value) Paid Staff Training (additional $200 total) Tuesday June 2nd 4:30-9pm, Thursday June 4th 4:30-8pm, and Sunday June 7th 9am-4:30pm. All training will have meals provided. Extra income can be made (up to $1320), working as a Bus Counselor. LOCATION Sharon, Massachusetts - but with free bus transportation from all over MA! (Boston, Brookline, Somerville, Newton, Milton, Needham, Wellesley, and more!) Housing is not included. ABOUT EVERWOOD DAY CAMP At Everwood Day Camp, campers and staff grow together through unforgettable summers. Our "5 Star Points" camp values serve as the foundation for all areas of learning: Teamwork, Friendship, Independence, Integrity, and Inspiration. Campers explore sports, arts, adventure, and waterfront fun, while staff gain real leadership experience, build lifelong friendships, and make a lasting impact. It’s a place where everyone learns, plays, and creates memories that last a lifetime. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and affirming community for all members of our staff. As part of this commitment we offer affinity lunches throughout the summer, creating space for connection, support, and shared experiences. Everwood Day Camp is an outdoor focused summer camp featuring many physically demanding activities on land and water. Staff members are regularly required to walk, hike and otherwise move in woods, fields, beaches, and lakes. To perform the job, each staff member of Everwood Day Camp must be physically able to travel around a large rural environment (fields, woods, beach, etc.) over uneven ground on a regular basis. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM? Apply by filling out our New Staff Interest Form at everwooddaycamp.com, or send an email directly to our Assistant Director of Staff, Taylor Gagnon, at taylor@everwooddaycamp.com

Salary : $4,225 - $4,625