Drum Teacher

Ensemble Schools; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer matching

Health benefit packages

Job summary

Ensemble Schools is seeking a drum instructor for Music House School of Music, serving Prairie Village and Overland Park, KS. The role is part-time, in-person, with Wednesday nights 3–9 pm and potential for group-class work.

You will teach privately and in groups, collaborate with a team of over 25 teachers, and participate in community events. We value strong communication, reliability, and classroom organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education or performance preferred.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience; group teaching is a plus.
• Performance experience in both solo and ensemble settings.
• Excellent communication skills (writing, speaking, listening).
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with technology (computers, mobile devices, browsers, and online tools).
• Punctuality and reliable transportation; able to pass routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach private drum lessons tailored to each student’s strengths and interests.
• Lead group classes using the Music House curriculum.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings.
• Assist with three community events per year (recitals, jam sessions, faculty concerts).
• Communicate with parents, colleagues, and staff; maintain attendance records and teaching notes.
• Sign students up for performances and prepare them for group/solo events.
• Create or follow lesson plans and teaching guides.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent communication

Organized

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in music education or performance

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional drum instructor to teach part-time at Music House School of Music, Prairie Village locations. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Teachers are primarily needed for Wednesday nights between 3-9pm. Ability to instruct Group Classes is highly beneficial.

General teacher duties include:

• Teaching private lessons in a way that builds on the strengths and interests of the student.
• Leading group classes through the Music House curriculum.
• Attending monthly faculty meetings.
• Assisting with three community events per year (recitals, jam sessions, faculty concerts).
• Communicating and interacting with parents, fellow teaching faculty, and administrative staff.
• Tracking student attendance and maintaining detailed teaching notes.
• Signing students up for and preparing them for group and individual performances.
• Creating and/or following lesson plans and teaching guides.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in music education or performance is preferred.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience. Group teaching experience a plus.
• Performance experience in both an individual and ensemble setting.
• Excellent communication skills (writing, speaking and listening).
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient using technology including but not limited to computers, mobile devices, internet browsers, and various online applications.
• Appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $24-$28/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

This posting is for Music House School of Music, our Prairie Village and Overland Park, KS locations. Music House teachers are members of a team of over 25 teachers and 10 administrators who work collectively toward the development of a strong organization. With three locations and around 700 weekly students, this approach has served us well. However, our team-focused communal environment can seem very different for anyone with prior experience independently teaching private lessons. Music House is a place of growth, collaboration, and constant change.

www.MusicHouseSchool.com

About Ensemble Schools

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

Who We Are

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!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24-28 per hour