Drum Teacher

Ensemble Performing Arts; Riverdale (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced drum instructor to teach part-time at Riverdale Music Academy in Riverdale, New Jersey. Lessons are in person, with a standard 45-minute format.

Teaching more than one instrument, especially voice, is a bonus. Candidates should have a degree in music performance or pedagogy (or equivalent experience), a love of teaching, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Degree in music performance or pedagogy or equivalent performing experience.
• Strong love of teaching and experience with young musicians.
• Punctual and reliable with dependable transportation.
• Ability to pass routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach drum lessons in person at Riverdale Music Academy.
• Deliver lessons in 45-minute blocks as scheduled.
• Maintain consistency and availability for weekly blocks.
• Provide progress feedback to students and parents.

Skills

Drum instruction

Teaching

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Background check

Education

Degree in music performance or pedagogy

Job description

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional drum instructor to teach part-time at Riverdale Music Academy, in Riverdale, New Jersey. We are looking for instructors who will teach IN PERSON.

Teachers must be available for a minimum of two 4-hour teaching blocks on a weekly basis. The available teaching blocks are Monday through Friday from 3:15pm-7:45pm. The standard lesson runtime is 45 minutes.

Teaching more than one instrument, with voice being the primary focus, is a bonus!

Both students and school staff appreciate consistency, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust 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 $30-37/hour.

Health benefit options and a 401(K) program with employer matching are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven music & dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is specifically for Riverdale Music Academy in Riverdale, NJ. At Riverdale Music Academy, we go beyond notes and technique—offering personalized lessons that spark confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music. Led by expert educators who mentor and inspire, our inclusive, student-centered approach empowers musicians of all ages to grow on their own terms. Whether you’re at Riverdale Music Academy, you’ll find a welcoming space where music becomes a joyful and transformative journey.

Learn more about us here:

https://www.ensembleschools.co...

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: $30-37 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.