Percussion Teacher; Part-Time

Position: Percussion Teacher
Job Type: Part-Time, W-2 Employee
Schedule: 2-3 teaching days per week. Available teaching hours are Monday-Thursday, 2:00-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m. Teaching days are selected based on teacher availability and school scheduling needs.
Pay: $30-$35 per teaching hour, based on education and teaching experience, plus benefits

Baltimore School of Music is one of Maryland's premier community music schools, serving hundreds of students each week in a collaborative, student-centered environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic Percussion Teacher to join our faculty and help students of all ages build confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy making music.

• Paid time off accrued based on hours worked
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contributions after meeting plan eligibility requirements
• Administrative support for scheduling, billing, and customer service
• Ongoing new student referrals

• Provide engaging, high-quality private percussion instruction to children, teens, and adults
• Teach 30-, 45-, and 60-minute lessons tailored to each student’s experience, interests, and goals
• Help students develop strong technique, rhythm, music-reading skills, and musicianship
• Prepare students for recitals, auditions, and other performance opportunities
• Build positive relationships with students and families that support long-term musical growth
• Encourage participation in recitals and other school programs that enrich the student experience
• Maintain accurate lesson notes and communicate student progress when appropriate
• Participate in faculty meetings, recitals, and other school activities as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional teaching experience preferred; current college students pursuing a degree in music are encouraged to apply
• Previous private percussion teaching experience
• Strong percussion performance skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to students of different ages, abilities, and musical interests
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching and helping students grow as musicians
• Reliable availability during scheduled teaching days
• Authorization to work in the United States

At Baltimore School of Music, our teachers focus on teaching while our administrative team handles marketing, billing, scheduling, student registration, and customer service. With professional teaching studios, ongoing student referrals, and a supportive faculty community, you can focus on what you do best: helping students develop a lifelong love of music.