2026-2027 Lincoln After-school Music Program (LASMP) Trumpet Instructor

The Lincoln After School Music Program is seeking a skilled and versatile Trumpet Instructor to join our team, ideally starting on or after August 31, 2026. The ideal candidate is comfortable teaching students across a range of skill levels, from beginners to those with intermediate experience.

Hourly Rate $66.00 per hour

Lincoln and Hanscom After School Music Program:

30 minute lesson: $33.00

45 minute lesson: $49.50

60 minute lesson: $66.00

Lessons are scheduled by the LASMP Director following the annual registration period and offered on a trimester schedule.

Position Description & Responsibilities

• Teach private trumpet lessons covering fundamental skills (note reading, rhythm, technique) and advancing through intermediate repertoire and theory.

• Lessons will take place after school on the Lincoln and Hanscom campuses.

• Develop engaging, level-appropriate lesson plans tailored to student goals.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with families regarding student progress and scheduling.

• Adjust teaching approach to match the learning style and pace of each individual student.

• Maintain a positive, encouraging, and professional learning environment.

Schedule & Compensation

• Estimated Start Date:  August 31, 2026

• Pay: $66 per hour.

• Will work with Lincoln After-school Music Program Director to schedule lessons

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching Trumpet to students of various levels (beginner through intermediate).

• Ability to teach a variety of musical styles.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Must be reliable and able to commit to the after-school schedule.

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.

The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

Interest in Lincoln Public Schools

Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.

As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.