What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full to Part-Time MS/US Strings/Orchestra/General Music Teacher position at Noble and Greenough School?
Dates: August 26, 2026
Reports to: Director of Music Department
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Position Summary
Nobles seeks an experienced middle and upper school music educator with an emphasis on experience leading string ensembles to begin in late August 2026. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic department whose members are passionate about teaching students with a wide range of musical abilities. We strive to inspire students to become lifelong musicians and value the growth and learning of all our students, regardless of previous experience and ability. In addition to being a dynamic conductor and ensemble leader, the ideal candidate will possess a breadth of musical knowledge and experiences that could lead to curricular development in the middle school general music classes, and/or in upper school performing arts offerings, such as music technology. The Nobles music department is a highly collaborative team with opportunities to co-direct ensembles on domestic and international tours every few years, with recent destinations including Germany, Austria, Colombia, New York City, Bermuda, and Montréal, Canada. This position may be full-time for the right candidate, with the option to be part-time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct middle school string ensemble, Nobles Symphony Orchestra, and the honors chamber music ensemble
- Recruit and rehearse students to play in the pit orchestra for the annual upper school winter musical, write parts as necessary, and work on the production through closing and strike
- Option to teach one section of a middle or upper school general music class
- Attend faculty, department, and course team meetings, and production meetings for the musical
- Participate in one to two admission events per year
- Commit to ongoing growth in classroom practice and curricular development
- If a full-time position, duties would also include:
- Attending faculty meetings
- Contributing to the life of the school in at least one non-academic area
- Attending all school morning assemblies
- Supervising one study hall per cycle
- Completing two chaperone duties per year
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is required
- Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience
- Experience teaching instrumental, particularly string-focused ensembles, in a rigorous academic environment, preferably at the secondary school level
- A demonstrated interest in working with young people
Pay Range:
Part time: $30,000 - $50,000
Full time: $60,000 - $100,000
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. To apply, please complete the online application and upload a resume at this link.
People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Please note that Nobles does offer campus housing as a benefit for some positions, but availability is extremely limited and not guaranteed.
About Noble and Greenough School (Nobles)
Nobles is a day and five-day boarding school for students in grades 7–12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Since 1866, Nobles has empowered students to embrace the moment and prepare for the future. The community is grounded in the values of curiosity, respect, playfulness, generosity, and belonging, guided by our mission to forge human connections, inspire lifelong discovery, and unlock the potential to do good.
Meaningful and enduring connections among students, faculty, and staff are at the core of who we are. We cultivate a community that balances academic excellence with student well-being, values diversity and inclusion, and expands access so that every individual can thrive.
We seek candidates who are dedicated to supporting young people and to pursuing their own professional growth.
Nobles seeks multifaceted educators who will contribute significantly to the life of the school in at least one non-academic area (e.g., athletics, community service, admission, or performing arts) outside of the responsibilities of this position.
Salary : $30,000 - $100,000