Early Childhood Music Teacher

Bach To Rock («B2R») America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking Early Childhood Music Teachers to work as part-time employees providing music and performance lessons to students at the Franklin location.

Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

Provide basic music instruction to students in Early Childhood classes. Classes are 45-60 minutes and serve 3-8 students.

• Rock ’n Roll (Ages 0‑3, with student’s caregiver present)
• Rock City (Ages 3‑5)
• Kids ’n Keys (Ages 5‑7)

Specific Early Childhood Music Teacher duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Learn, understand, and execute the Bach to Rock Early Childhood curriculum as designed.
• Prepare for and deliver instruction using the Bach to Rock detailed lesson plans and activities.
• Create a warm and welcoming class environment in which young children can feel cared for and safe.
• Use the recommendations in the B2R curriculum to encourage and educate caregivers that attend class with their children.

Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Must demonstrate an understanding of basic music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts in a developmentally appropriate and age‑appropriate manner with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Must play a musical instrument – piano, keys, or guitar are preferred.
• Must be able to sing in tune and a cappella (unaccompanied).
• Must demonstrate the ability to run sound equipment.
• Must be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments.
• Must be physically present at B2R (or Satellite location) for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilities (Virtual lessons and remote work determined on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments and band performance.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills and be able to keep a group of students on task.
• Be able to operate basic office equipment (i.e., telephones, photocopiers and computers).
• Be able to communicate and interact effectively with the public.
• Be able to work effectively with B2R staff and management.
• Be able to operate in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Be able to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Pass a background check.

• Certificate and/or degrees in one or more of the following:
  • Elementary Education
  • Music Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Music Therapy
• Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program in one of the listed majors may also be considered.
• Years of experience in subject areas may be substituted for degree or licensure.

• Must be proficient in speaking and writing in English.
• Additional language(s) are a plus!

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit on the floor, get up from the floor, and easily move on the floor without assistance, including crawling on hands and knees.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach, dance, and demonstrate simple yoga poses.
• Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day‑to‑day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee…