After-School Music Instructor (Piano & Guitar)

Togetherhood, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; PHP 7,592,406 - 10,123,209; Part time

Job summary

Togetherhood is building a vibrant marketplace where educators connect with schools and communities seeking enrichment. We match instructors with opportunities to share their music skills with K-12 students in Boston, with terms ranging from 6 to 18 weeks.

We pay $90-$120 per hour, with compensation per class or per student. This contracted, supplemental 1099 work includes a materials budget for class requirements.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in Music or Musical Instruments.
• Experience teaching school age children.
• Passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids.
• Ability to create structured and inclusive classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Musical Theater curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a well-structured classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create memorable experiences for children in your class.

Skills

Music

Piano

Guitar

Teaching kids

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.”We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passionwith kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You'll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Musical Instruments to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. We are seeking Piano and Guitar to start.

These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

• As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:
• Develop age-appropriate Musical Instrument curriculum for after-school students
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in Music or Musical Instruments
• Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

$90 - $120 an hour

Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.

How To Apply

• Click the link and provide a resume showcasing relevant teaching experience
• If you lack formal teaching experience, please share any other relevant experience or training in the application questionnaire

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
• Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan
• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!