Music Teacher Store 073

Music & Arts; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,523 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plus company match

Employee discount program

Job summary

A music education organization located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a passionate music instructor to provide music lessons. This part-time role is ideal for skilled musicians with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or related fields. Instructors will engage with students of all ages while building positive relationships through teaching and communication. Compensation starts at $16.35/hr plus teaching rates. Join a team committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and fostering love for music.

Qualifications

• 2 years of music teaching experience is required.
• Ability to teach students of varying ages and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons to students.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents.
• Partner with store teams for scheduling lessons.

Skills

Music teaching

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Performance or equivalent

Job description

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring students. With robust benefits, a commitment to innovation, and opportunities to grow your career, you’ll find a rewarding and impactful role here. We are looking for educators who are not only skilled musicians but also dedicated to empowering learners. We believe that private lessons are the building blocks to a lifelong relationship with music. Our strong commitment to music education is fundamental to our business, and we work hard to find instructors who are experts in their instrument. We take care of all the administrative work so you can do what you do best: inspire learning and create the next generation of musicians!

What You’ll Do:

• Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal‑setting, and progress updates.
• Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.
• Share your musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of music teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• 8+ years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments (banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice).

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non‑musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity, and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Why Music & Arts?

Pay Rate: $16.35/hr Non‑Teaching Rate + $11-22/hr Teaching Rate depending on background and experience.
Music & Arts offers robust benefits and perks, including 401K plus company match, employee discount program, and more. The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Additional Information

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.
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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Manufacturing