PartTime Drum Teacher Reeder Music Academy

Ensemble Performing Arts; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with employer matching

Health benefits options

Job summary

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking a part-time drum instructor to teach at Reeder Music Academy in Danville, CA. Successful candidates will have a degree in music performance or equivalent experience, a love of teaching, and experience with young musicians. The pay ranges from $35 to $40 per hour, and instructors can set their availability. Health benefits options and a 401(k) program with employer matching are offered after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Strong music background needed.
• Love for teaching and experience with young musicians required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach drum lessons in person at Reeder Music Academy.
• Set availability within open hours.
• Maintain consistent lesson schedules.

Education

Degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional drum instructor to teach part-time at Reeder Music Academy in Danville, CA. The instructor will teach in person. The ability to teach more instruments is a plus but not required.

Availability and Location

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability. Our current drum studio availability is for Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Compensation and Benefits

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $35–$40/hour. A 401(k) program with employer matching is available to all employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefits options are available for all part‑ and full‑time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community‑driven music and dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Reeder Music Academy in Danville, CA. At Reeder Music Academy, one‑on‑one instruction is customized to each student's skill level and focused on helping them grow at a comfortable yet challenging pace. Private lessons are recommended for students at the advanced‑beginner level and higher, and for total beginners who want to progress at the fastest rate possible.

We offer lessons in Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Drums, Flute, Guitar & Bass Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Voice, and Composition.

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever‑growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high‑quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Job Details

Job Type: Part‑time

Pay: $35–$40 per hour