Music Teacher - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards-Midtown West; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards in New York, NY is seeking an energetic Music Teacher for early childhood education. You will lead age‑appropriate music experiences using singing, rhythm, movement and instruments to support language, motor, cognitive and social development.

We offer a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, competitive pay between $25–$26 per hour, paid training and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative teaching environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Music background, training, or relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience teaching music or working with children preferred.
• Comfortable singing, leading movement, and engaging groups of young children.
• Experience with musical instruments is a plus.
• Preschool, daycare, enrichment, or early childhood experience is a plus.
• Creative, enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable performing in front of groups.
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging music experiences for young children
• Introduce rhythm, melody, movement, singing, and age-appropriate instruments
• Create interactive music activities for different ages and developmental levels
• Use music and movement to support language, motor, cognitive, and social‑emotional development
• Encourage creativity, participation, self-expression, and confidence
• Incorporate music into classroom themes and learning experiences
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and center leadership
• Prepare and organize materials and instruments for activities
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and inclusive learning environment
• Follow applicable New York City childcare health, safety, and licensing requirements

Skills

Singing

Movement instruction

Engaging groups

Creativity

Reliability

Public speaking/performing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Musical instruments

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Music Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards, New York, NY Pay: $25-$26 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Hudson Yards is seeking an energetic and creative Music Teacher who loves introducing young children to the joy of music.

You’ll create engaging, age-appropriate music experiences for young learners through singing, rhythm, movement, instruments, and interactive activities. This role is perfect for someone who can bring energy into a classroom and make music exciting and accessible for children at every developmental stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging music experiences for young children
• Introduce rhythm, melody, movement, singing, and age-appropriate instruments
• Create interactive music activities for different ages and developmental levels
• Use music and movement to support language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development
• Encourage creativity, participation, self-expression, and confidence
• Incorporate music into classroom themes and learning experiences
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and center leadership
• Prepare and organize materials and instruments for activities
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and inclusive learning environment
• Follow applicable New York City childcare health, safety, and licensing requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Music background, training, or relevant experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience teaching music or working with children preferred
• Comfortable singing, leading movement, and engaging groups of young children
• Experience with musical instruments is a plus
• Preschool, daycare, enrichment, or early childhood experience is a plus
• Creative, enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable performing in front of groups
• Must meet applicable New York City childcare requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $25-$26 per hour
• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunity to develop engaging music experiences for young children
• Opportunities for professional growth