Music Instructor - Substitute

Paycom - ATS; West Linn (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid prep time

Retirement plan with 4% match

Job summary

Youth Music Project is seeking substitute instructors to share musical skills with kids and teens aged 1-18, helping grow musicianship and social-emotional skills. The role includes private lessons, group classes, and potential camps. You’ll support teen interns, collaborate with instructors, and prepare materials for performances.

Strong instrument skills and youth education experience are essential. On-site in West Linn, OR with some virtual offerings; schedule includes weekdays and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Advanced instrument proficiency and literacy across multiple instruments.
• Experience providing music education to youth.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt lesson plans.
• Willingness to learn differential instruction approaches.
• Positive, collaborative demeanor and reliability.
• Availability Monday–Friday 2:15–7:30 PM and Saturdays 9:45–3:00 PM.
• Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teach private music lessons and small group classes.
• Support teen interns as classroom assistants.
• Collaborate on teaching strategies and youth development best practices.
• Create engaging materials for music lessons.
• Prepare students and classes for performances each term.
• Set student and classroom goals and map steps to succeed.
• Participate in professional development on classroom management and SEL.

Skills

Instrument proficiency

Youth music education experience

Problem solving

Differential instruction

Punctuality

English/Spanish bilingual

Communication via email/text

Collaborative disposition

Job description

Position Summary

Youth Music Project Substitute instructors share musical skills and knowledge with kids and teens aged 1-18 that enable students to grow their musicianship and social and emotional skills.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teach private music lessons and small group classes, with potential opportunities to teach at summer camps, workshops, and field trips.
• Support teen interns as classroom assistants.
• Collaborate with other instructors on teaching strategies and youth development best practices.
• Create materials for engaging music lessons.
• Prepare students and classes for performances each term.
• Set student and classroom goals and map out the steps to succeed.
• Participate in professional development exploring topics such as classroom management, social and emotional learning, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, student safety, and program improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency and literacy in one or more instruments offered at Youth Music Project (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Violin, Piano, Drums, Voice, Rock Bands). Proficiency with multiple instruments preferred.
• Experience in providing music education to youth.
• The ability to problem solve, think quickly, and adjust lesson plans as needed.
• Willingness to learn about differential instruction to foster the best learning environment for individual students.
• Positive outlook and collaborative disposition.
• Availability to work during program hours: Monday – Friday from 2:15 – 7:30 PM; and Saturdays from 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM.
• Punctuality – ability to be at work on-time and give adequate notice for any absences.
• Ability to promptly respond to work email/text correspondence.
• Commitment to positive youth development practices.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply and pass a criminal background check.

Desired Additional Skills

• Experience working with both children and their families.
• Experience working with adult students.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Work Location

Youth Music Project calls home a vibrant, ADA-accessible, state‑of‑the‑art facility renovated specifically for music education and performance in the historic Willamette District of West Linn, OR. Majority of lessons are on site; some may be provided virtually. Additional programs available through partnership with Lake Oswego Park and Rec Dept.

Reporting To

Program Director.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly, non‑exempt; starts at $26 per hour.
• PTO, paid prep time, retirement plan with annual 4% match.
• Flexible start date, rolling.

Physical Demands

This job is primarily performed in a classroom environment, that involves stationary (sitting) work approximately 50% of the time and requires ambulating the remainder of the time; requires regular and frequent musical instrument work and work with other office equipment; frequent communication with staff, students, and the public, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 40-45 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Youth Music Project is an equal opportunity employer. We value, honor and promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment and educational processes. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.