Early Childhood Music Teacher - Needham, MA

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun and nurturing early childhood educator
, who is experienced in teaching early childhood music in the private one-on-one lesson setting, to teach part-time at Needham Music in Needham, MA
. Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in early childhood education and a love of teaching. Experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years old, and the ability to pass a routine background check are a must. Proficient piano/guitar/ukulele skills are helpful but not required. The candidate should feel comfortable reading, interpreting, and implementing lesson plans from a program. Punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check are required for this position.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $35-40/hour. Health benefits options and a 401K with employer match are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

This posting is for Needham Music in Needham, MA, a western suburb of Boston, MA. Founded in 1995, Needham Music specializes in beginners of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, with over 400 students taught every week. We also teach students of advanced abilities. With 20+ years of professional teaching experience, we pride ourselves on our high retention rankings and having some of the best and most experienced teachers in the greater Boston area.

In addition to our teaching studio, we also specialize in instrument sales, rentals, and repairs.

Learn more about us here:

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Diversity is a strength of our fine arts community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $35-40/hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.