Percussion Teacher (Part-Time)

Baltimore School of Music; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Administrative support for scheduling

Ongoing new student referrals

Job summary

Baltimore School of Music in Maryland is seeking an enthusiastic Percussion Teacher to join our faculty for a part-time, W-2 position. The schedule includes 2-3 teaching days per week, with late afternoon to evening hours Monday-Thursday and Saturday.

Pay is $30-$35 per teaching hour, based on education and teaching experience, plus benefits. We offer PTO accrual, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contributions after eligibility, scheduling and support, and ongoing referrals to grow your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent teaching experience preferred.
• Private percussion teaching experience.
• Ability to adapt instruction to different ages and abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable availability during scheduled teaching days.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging private percussion instruction to children, teens, and adults.
• Teach 30-, 45-, and 60-minute lessons tailored to each student’s experience, interests, and goals.
• Help students develop technique, rhythm, music-reading skills, and musicianship.
• Prepare students for recitals, auditions, and other performance opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with students and families that support long-term musical growth.
• Encourage participation in recitals and other school programs that enrich the student experience.
• Maintain accurate lesson notes and communicate student progress when appropriate.
• Participate in faculty meetings, recitals, and other school activities as requested.

Skills

Percussion performance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adapt teaching to ages

Reliability

Instructional skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent

Currently pursuing degree in music

Job description

Position: Percussion Teacher
Job Type: Part-Time, W-2 Employee
Schedule: 2-3 teaching days per week. Available teaching hours are Monday-Thursday, 2:00-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Teaching days are selected based on teacher availability and school scheduling needs.
Pay: $30-$35 per teaching hour, based on education and teaching experience, plus benefits

Baltimore School of Music is one of Maryland's premier community music schools, serving hundreds of students each week in a collaborative, student-centered environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic Percussion Teacher to join our faculty and help students of all ages build confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy making music.

• Paid time off accrued based on hours worked
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer contributions after meeting plan eligibility requirements
• Administrative support for scheduling, billing, and customer service
• Ongoing new student referrals

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, high-quality private percussion instruction to children, teens, and adults
• Teach 30-, 45-, and 60-minute lessons tailored to each student’s experience, interests, and goals
• Help students develop strong technique, rhythm, music-reading skills, and musicianship
• Prepare students for recitals, auditions, and other performance opportunities
• Build positive relationships with students and families that support long-term musical growth
• Encourage participation in recitals and other school programs that enrich the student experience
• Maintain accurate lesson notes and communicate student progress when appropriate
• Participate in faculty meetings, recitals, and other school activities as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional teaching experience preferred; current college students pursuing a degree in music are encouraged to apply
• Previous private percussion teaching experience
• Strong percussion performance skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to students of different ages, abilities, and musical interests
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching and helping students grow as musicians
• Reliable availability during scheduled teaching days
• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Baltimore School of Music?

At Baltimore School of Music, our teachers focus on teaching while our administrative team handles marketing, billing, scheduling, student registration, and customer service. With professional teaching studios, ongoing student referrals, and a supportive faculty community, you can focus on what you do best: helping students develop a lifelong love of music.