Cantare: Part-Time Teaching Artist

Cantare Is Seeking a Part-time (hourly), Dynamic, Experienced Music Teacher To Join Our Team Of Professional Teaching Artists, With An Interest To Work With One Or More Of The Following Categories

• Preschool (3-5 year-olds) during school hours
• Grades TK-2nd during the school hours or after-school hours

Lessons during the school hours or after-school.

Professional development sessions and check-in with supervisor

Schedules are designed with Teaching Artist’s input and is upon agreement between the Teaching Artists and the school sites

• Prepare and teach weekly lessons
• Build relationship with students by engaging school staff and its community
• Organize performances at school events, in collaboration with Cantare as well as school staff
• Represent Cantare with high standards of professionalism and punctuality
• Attend paid professional development sessions and staff meetings
• Complete tasks in a timely manner

• B.A. or equivalent in music field

• A commitment to artistic and educational excellence
• Experience teaching music from culturally diverse traditions and genres
• Ability to teach healthy vocal technique
• Encouraging, compassionate, and effective classroom management skills
• Experience working with students in economically disadvantaged communities a plus
• Fluency in languages other than English a plus

Start Date:

August 2025. Teaching Artists enter an employment contract with Cantare until the end of school year in May 2026.

• $62.50-$72.00 per in-school lesson, commensurate with experience.
• $110.00/performance during school hours
• $139.25/performance evening and weekend
• $32/hr for Professional Development

• Paid sick leave
• Opportunity to contribute to Roth IRA
• Professional development opportunities are included, along with a budget for supplies, equipment, and access to libraries of music and materials. Teaching Artists receive support from Cantare’s artistic and administrative staff. We have a dynamic team of Teaching Artists with diverse talents and experience who support one another, collaborate musically, and share materials. Explore (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our organization.

Successful candidates will need to pass a background check. Cantare is an equal opportunity employer.