Music Teacher

Mountainside Music Academy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$40/hour starting pay

Flexible schedule

Autonomy in teaching

Supportive community of educators

Featured on website and social channels

Job summary

A local music education provider in Boulder, Colorado, seeks passionate and professional music teachers to deliver in-home music lessons. The role offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing teachers to design their teaching hours. With a starting pay of $40/hour, teachers will customize lessons for students and foster a supportive learning environment. Candidates should have musical expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student growth. This position provides autonomy without the constraints of a traditional studio setting.

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching students of all ages and backgrounds.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly, in-home private music lessons to students in Boulder and nearby areas.
• Customize lessons to match each student’s learning style and goals.
• Foster a fun, encouraging, and professional learning environment.

Skills

Skilled musician

Strong communication skills

Organized and self-motivated

Teaching enthusiasm

Education

Degree in music or actively working toward one

Job description

Tired of Zoom lessons and rigid studios? Teach music your way, build real relationships, and get paid well to do what you love-in person.

Mountainside Music Academy is on a mission to change how music is taught. We bring high-quality music education directly into the homes of families in and around Boulder CO - creating deeper connections and better results for students, without the stale studio setting.

We’re looking for passionate, kind, and professional music teachers who want to make a real impact while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a self-designed teaching schedule.

Why This Role is Different

• Freedom to Build Your Ideal Schedule We won’t overload your calendar. You choose when, where, and how many students you want to teach.
• No More Commuting to a Studio or Staring at Screens You’ll teach private, in-person lessons in students’ homes - just you and the student. No distractions. No tech glitches. No “you’re on mute.”
• High Pay & Low Stress We start at $40/hour, and we handle the admin side (like billing and customer service) so you can just teach.
• Inspire the Next Generation You’ll work with students who are excited to learn and families who value your time, energy, and expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Teach weekly, in-home private music lessons to students in Boulder and nearby areas.
• Customize lessons to match each student’s learning style and goals.
• Foster a fun, encouraging, and professional learning environment.
• Represent Mountainside Music Academy with kindness, punctuality, and reliability.

Who You Are

• A skilled musician with a degree in music or actively working toward one.
• Enthusiastic about teaching students of all ages and backgrounds.
• A strong communicator with a kind, encouraging presence.
• Organized, self-motivated, and dependable.
• Have your own reliable transportation.
• Able to pass a background check.

Perks & Benefits

• $40/hour starting pay.
• Flexible schedule built around your availability.
• Autonomy & creative freedom in your teaching approach.
• Join a growing, supportive community of music educators.
• Be featured on our website and social channels to attract new students.
• Direct impact on students' growth - without the red tape of a school or studio.

This isn’t just another teaching gig - it’s a chance to build a fulfilling, flexible music career.

Apply on our website: www.mountainsidemusicacademy.com/careers.