Early Childhood Music Teacher Pleasanton CA

Ensemble Performing Arts; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a collaborative network of music schools as a nurturing music educator, specializing in early childhood music education. This role focuses on teaching small group lessons in a fun and engaging manner, fostering a love for music among young learners. Candidates should have a strong music background, preferably with a degree in Music Education or Performance, and experience with children aged 3.5 to 5 years. Enjoy a supportive environment that values professional growth and community involvement, while providing memorable musical experiences for students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young musicians.

Benefits

401(K) with Employer Matching

Qualifications

• Strong music background with a degree in Music Education or Performance.
• Experience working with children ages 3.5 to 5 years old.

Responsibilities

• Teach early childhood music in small group lessons.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain a nurturing environment.

Skills

Teaching Early Childhood Music

Piano Skills

Guitar Skills

Reading Lesson Plans

Education

Degree in Music Education

Degree in Music Performance

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Music Schools is seeking a fun and nurturing music educator who is experienced in teaching early childhood music in a small group lesson setting for our East Bay Area schools New World Music Academy and Reeder Music Academy located in Pleasanton, Alamo, Dublin, and Danville, CA. We are looking for instructors who will teach IN PERSON. The ability to teach one on one instrumental lessons is a plus.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in Music Education or Music Performance and a demonstrated love of teaching. Experience working with children ages 3.5 to 5 years old, and the ability to pass a routine background check are a must. Proficient piano and/or guitar skills are helpful but not required. The candidate should feel comfortable reading, interpreting and implementing lesson plans from a program.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $40-$45/hour for group lessons. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job.

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 for New World Music Academy, with locations in Alamo, Dublin, and Pleasanton, CA and Reeder Music Academy in Danville, CA. New World Music Academy provides positive, memorable opportunities for students of all skill levels to explore their interest in music through a rewarding progression of discovery. Our music instructors are skilled artists themselves and experienced teachers. They are committed to your success and growth. Teaching is a conduit for our amazing staff to pass on their passion for music and the arts. New World Music Academy has proven its commitment to quality music education in the San Francisco Bay Area since opening our doors in September 2005. We invite you to experience the excellence and professionalism of our facility and teaching staff. Students of all ages and levels benefit not only from private, semi-private and group lessons but also gain self-confidence by participating in recitals, chamber music programs, student projects, community outreach programs and special academy-sponsored events.

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. 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!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40-$45 per hour