Music Instructor: Piano/Guitar/Drums - Part-Time, Flexible

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Individual Membership Access to Y

10% Discount on most programming

Y Retirement Fund and growth/professs

Job summary

The Somerset Hills YMCA is seeking passionate Music Instructors to teach Piano, Guitar, and Percussion to children and teens at on-site locations in Somerset County, NJ. Sessions run 8-week blocks with flexible scheduling and emphasis on creativity, technique, and enjoyment of music.

You will develop your own curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, adapt to different ages, and collaborate with YMCA leadership to expand programming. Part-time on-site position with benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with at least one instrument (piano, guitar or percussion).
• Experience teaching music lessons or leading group instruction preferred.
• Must be 18+ and comfortable teaching children and teens.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and lead engaging music classes in Piano, Guitar, and/or Percussion.
• Create structured lesson plans for each 8-week session.
• Teach foundational concepts: rhythm, technique, notation, and instrument skills.
• Adapt teaching methods to different ages and learning styles.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and provide progress feedback.
• Collaborate with YMCA leadership to expand music programming.
• Communicate with parents and YMCA staff about progress and needs.

Skills

Piano

Guitar

Percussion

Teaching music

Youth experience

Job description

The Somerset Hills YMCA is seeking passionate Music Instructors to teach Piano, Guitar, and Percussion to children and teens at on-site locations in Somerset County, NJ. Sessions run 8-week blocks with flexible scheduling and emphasis on creativity, technique, and enjoyment of music.

You will develop your own curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, adapt to different ages, and collaborate with YMCA leadership to expand programming. Part-time on-site position with benefits for part-time staff.