Part-Time Lower School Keyboard & Music Instructor

San Domenico; San Anselmo (CA); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 6,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch on work days

Job summary

San Domenico School in California is hiring a TP/T Keyboard Music Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year at 0.05 FTE (about 2 hours per week). The role involves teaching lower school keyboard and general music, with potential private or small group lessons.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Music or Music Education, demonstrates advanced keyboard skills, and has experience with GarageBand and Logic Pro. Collaboration with the Director of Music and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music or related field and teaching experience.
• Advanced keyboard skills and experience with keyboard labs.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower school keyboard and general music.
• Possibility of private or small group lessons.
• Plan and supervise music programs aligned with curriculum.
• Coordinate with Director of Music and communicate with families.

Skills

Advanced keyboard skills

Experience teaching in keyboard lab

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music / Music Education

Tools

GarageBand (iOS)

GarageBand (Mac)

Logic Pro

Job description

TP/T Keyboard Music Teacher
Academic Year 2026-27
0.05 FTE (estimated 2 hours per week)

About San Domenico

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Rooted in our mission to inspire inquiry, reflection, and purpose, we empower students to lead lives of courage, wisdom, and kindness. At San Domenico, diversity and inclusivity are foundational to our vibrant community of 680 students, including 140 boarders from more than 20 countries.
About the role

The Keyboard Music Teacher is responsible for instructing, overseeing, and promoting programs that address the diversity of our students' musical interests, develop our students’ music literacy, and advance our Music program. This person must be a versatile and experienced teacher with excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability and desire to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities

The Keyboard Music Teacher will be responsible for the following:

Teaching:

• Lower School group keyboard and general music instruction
• Opportunity for possible private and small group lessons
• Planning, supervising and implementing music programs in accordance with the curriculum, student learning objectives, policies, and philosophy of the school, in conjunction with the Director of Music
• Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning

Planning & Supervision:

• Being available for prompt and daily parent communication
• Being well-versed and interested in the use of technology and attentive to email and document-sharing accounts.
• Work closely with the Director of Music and music faculty to seek community-building activities, ensure curriculum development, as well as document and report possible opportunities for press releases and events within the Marin community.
  

Qualifications

An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Music Education, or commensurate experience
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Experience teaching in a keyboard lab setting
• Experience working with students with a range of musical experience
• Advanced knowledge of GarageBand for iOS, GarageBand for Mac, and Logic Pro
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate internally and externally
• Good computer proficiency (iPad, Mac computer, Gmail/Google Drive, MS Office)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Compensation

The salary range for this 0.05 FTE position is $6,000 to $6,800 annually, commensurate with skill set and experience. This position is eligible for school-provided daily lunch on work days. Placement within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with fewer years of experience can expect placement toward the lower end of the range.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter via email to Human Resources at [e-mail] , describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your salary requirements. Please put the title of the position in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.

Or mail to:

San Domenico School
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Attn: P/T Keyboard Music Teacher Instructor position

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.