On-Site After-School Music Teacher (Greater Chicago Area)

Overture Games, LLC.; Illinois; On-site; USD 79,556 - 113,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast onboarding

No lesson planning

Paid training

Job summary

Overture Games, LLC. is seeking an On-Site After-School Music Teacher for Winter 2025 – Spring 2026. This part-time role offers $70 per hour for leading engaging music clubs at your local K-8 school.

The ideal candidate enjoys making music fun, has experience working with kids, and is available at least one afternoon per week. Join us to change how music is taught with innovative gameplay!

Qualifications

• Must be already connected to a school community.
• Available at least 1 afternoon per week.
• Play an instrument.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly after-school Music x Gaming club.
• Create a positive, structured, and fun environment.
• Communicate with our team via Slack.

Skills

Passion for making music fun and accessible

Good classroom management skills

Comfortable trying a new game-based approach

Enjoys working with kids

Education

Degree or coursework in Music/Music Ed/Education

Tools

Chromebooks/iPads

Job description

On-Site After-School Music Teacher — Part-Time (Winter 2025 – Spring 2026)

Pay: $70 per hour

Location: Your current K-8 school

Qualifications

• Must be already connected to a school community (currently an assistant teacher, part-time teacher, office/admin staff, paraprofessional, librarian, or parent at the school etc.); full-time music teachers also welcome
• Available at least 1 afternoon per week between 2:00–6:00 pm (option to add more days if desired)
• Play an instrument
• Must pass standard background checks for working with children
• Experience working with children in a group, classroom, camp, or club setting
• Comfortable with classroom management and using basic tech (we train you on the games)

Why join Overture?

Music has been taught the same way since Mozart's generation, and we’re on a mission to change that. Think Duolingo-meets-Guitar-Hero— kids compose, perform, and learn through joyful, social gameplay. We’re looking for passionate on-site teachers who already know their students and campus. That means smoother classes, easier dismissal, and less admin lift for schools, while you earn top pay for a low, predictable time commitment.

Benefits

• Top pay, low lift: $70/hr, 1~2 hours per week per club
• Plug-and-play: Zero lesson planning; our kid-friendly games & web-app platform do the heavy lifting for you
• Fast onboarding & easy pay: Streamlined background checks, simple onboarding (3 hr), bi-weekly direct deposit, timely support via Slack
• Impact: Bring one of a kind music experience to your own school community
• Flexible add-ons: Opportunities to teach additional clubs at nearby schools (optional)
• Professional development: Paid training + higher hourly rate over time

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly after-school Music x Gaming club (K-8, 5–12 students)
• Create a positive, structured, and fun environment; follow our session flow
• Take quick attendance, coordinate smooth dismissal, and communicate with our team via Slack
• Provide fast feedback to help improve games, pacing, and classroom flow (we love teacher input)

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for making music fun and accessible
• Always learning; comfortable trying a new, game-based approach
• Enjoys working with kids; dependable and upbeat
• Clear communication and team player with good classroom management skills
• Degree or coursework in Music/Music Ed/Education/Related field welcome but not required

Extra Credit

• Prior experience as a music teacher, assistant music teacher, instructor, coach, or camp leader
• Comfortable facilitating small groups with Chromebooks/iPads
• Ability to travel to nearby schools if you want extra hours