Outreach Instructor

iAM MUSIC is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization founded in 2013 by artists for artists. Our music ecosystem fosters education, empowerment, and community through diverse music programs and events. We are committed to creating opportunities for artists, musicians, and students to grow and thrive. With a focus on inclusivity and creativity, we aim to inspire and enrich lives through the power of music.

Job Title:

Outreach & Lead Music Instructor – iAM MUSIC School Programs

Reports To:

Co-Director

Status:
Part-Time, Seasonal (August 17th 2026–May 21st 2027)

≈ 20 hours/week

Monthly Salary $4,110.00

Compensation: 9 month contract ($36,990) (August 2026 - May 2027) with option to disburse salary over 12 months.

Additional

Hours:

Any hours worked beyond the outlined scope will be compensated at the outreach rate of $55 per hour or $60 per hour for private lessons.

The Outreach & Lead Music Instructor (OLMI) is a key member of the iAM MUSIC education team, delivering high-quality, student-centered music instruction across several school and community-based programs. The role includes band coaching, individual and group lessons, music fundamentals, and seasonal intensives. The position follows a dynamic schedule aligned with school calendars and includes dedicated preparation and paid holiday hours.

• Outreach Teaching
  
  Hours:
  
  348 hrs
• Paid Holidays: 30 hrs (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break)
• Total Paid
  
  Hours:
  
  378 hrs
• Outreach Hourly Rate: $55 per hour = $20,790 or $2,310 per month
• 30 hrs of private lessons per month at $60 per hour X 9 months = $16,200 or $1,800 per month
• Annual Salary over 9 months = $4,110.00
• Annual Salary over 12 month = $3,082.00

• Demonstrated experience teaching music in school and/or community settings
• Proficiency in leading pop ensembles, songwriting, voice and music fundamentals
• Flexible, collaborative, and committed to youth-centered instruction
• Reliable transportation to multiple school sites in the Durango area
• Go beyond a teacher and lead as a mentor
• Be active in producing and performing your own music
• High level of music theory
• Have music proficiency on at least one of these instruments:
  Bass, guitar, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals
• Have a strong secondary skill in:
  Bass, guitar, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals, ukulele, music production, percussion

This is a part-time, seasonal contract position, with the option to have payment distributed evenly across 12 months. The teaching artist reports to the Co-Director and works in collaboration with other faculty and partner school staff.

• Three weeks paid vacation based on 9R School District’s calendar.
• One week for Thanksgiving
• One week for Christmas break
• One week for Spring Break.
• Follows the 9R calendar and is not required to teach if no outreach classes are scheduled may still be required to teach private lessons
• Enjoys all public holidays off without outreach teaching obligations.
• Paid Sick Time
• CO FAMLI
• Colorado Secure Savings plan