Boston Public Library Student Teacher

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.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

This is a Community Service Employment role. Community Service Employment (CSE) provides Berklee students with community-based jobs, through which they gain professional experience, educational enrichment, and the opportunity to share their skills and participate in the development of Boston’s multicultural communities.

Community Service Employment roles require federal work-study eligibility and U.S. domestic status. 

What is federal work-study (FWS)? It’s available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with financial need from their financial aid award to provide part-time employment when you’re enrolled in school. You can learn more about the federal work-study program here. 

To be considered for federal work-study, you must check ‘yes’ on your FAFSA Application for the current year. If you have any questions regarding your federal work-study eligibility, please contact the One Stop. 

All applications will be automatically reviewed by Student Employment for federal work-study eligibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach 60–90 minute classes introducing patrons to DAWs and basic sound editing concepts.
• Monthly Tech Help Appointments (TBD)
• Develop simple lesson plans, slides, and/or handouts for each class with Adult Technology Coordinator
• Demonstrate use of audio interfaces, microphones, and software tools.
• Ensure all class activities are accessible to beginners with varying levels of technical ability.
• Maintain a welcoming, patient, and inclusive learning environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Federal Work-Study eligible
• Strong knowledge of at least one DAW (e.g., GarageBand, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton, Audacity, FL Studio).
• Basic understanding of audio editing, mixing, and exporting.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills, especially with beginners.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working independently.
• Interest in public education, music technology, or digital media literacy.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring others in a creative or technical setting.
• Familiarity with podcasting or sound design.

Learning Outcomes:

The student teacher will gain hands-on experience in curriculum design, public instruction, and community technology programming while strengthening their professional communication and teaching skills.

Hourly Rate: $20.60/hour (Student Worker 4)

Hiring Manager: Abria Smith