Violin​/Piano​/Guitar Music Teacher

Position Overview

Music Kids is looking for enthusiastic educators to join our team for the  school year to teach beginning level violin, piano, and guitar. The program offers small group classes (usually 2-4 students) and some individual lessons on-site at local partner schools.

We are hiring for a part‑time position to teach in new partner schools starting classes in January during after‑school hours, 3 days per week.

We are looking for enthusiastic and open‑minded educators interested in teaching very young students, ages 3 and up. We consider music teachers who want to expand their horizons and classroom teachers who want to pivot their careers back into music. Ability to teach violin and guitar/piano is strongly preferred but not required. Curriculum resources and assistance are available to learn the basics for beginner level teaching of all three instruments.

Music Kids exists to enrich and improve student development by bringing musical instrument education programs into the local school environment. Music Kids has taught thousands of students at over 100 active partner schools throughout DC, MD, VA, IL, MO, MA, NY, CT, CA, PA, and WA.

• Faculty member teaching small group classes in one or more partner schools, including paid time outside of classes to manage student records, provide learning updates to parents, and support students virtually.
• Ability to commit through one academic year at a time.
• Scheduling availability on several weekdays during after‑school hours (2 pm‑6 pm), plus additional availability for office hours on one or more weekdays.
• Annual salary ranges for 12 hrs/week: $12,000—$16,000.
• Additional hours may be available in subsequent years.
• Additional benefits for employees working 20+ hours include PTO, holidays, and medical. Above‑average commute time bonuses are available for all employees.
• Applicants must reside in and be legally qualified to work in the United States and must submit to customary background checks.

• In‑school: teaching and student performances.
• Out‑of‑school: parent communication, lesson planning, scheduling, progress reporting, supplementary virtual learning.
• Promoting the program and driving enrollment at events throughout the year, especially during registration.
• Participating in professional development opportunities through collaboration with senior resident faculty members and staff.

• Has at least 1‑2 years of teaching experience, either in music classes or a traditional classroom setting.
• Is able or willing to teach more than one instrument at a beginning level.
• Has a strong interest in working with a wide range of student age groups, especially beginning level students (including 3‑5 y/o).
• Is passionate about having a direct impact on the primary education system in this country.
• Is comfortable teaching students in small groups of 3‑4 students.
• Has the ability to be flexible and creative in teaching style with an open mind, so they can take parents and students “where they’re at” in terms of interest and commitment.
• Takes initiative and is confident working independently to represent the organization as an employee at partner schools.
• Has experience with leadership or project management.
• Is able to work closely with an office staff in administrative and professional development functions.
• Is reliable, organized, timely, and possesses friendly communication skills.
• Is comfortable working daily in email, messaging, databases, timekeeping, and other online resources to manage activities.
• Owns a car to commute to/from partner schools.