Private Drum Teacher

Musicologie New Canaan; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A music education organization is seeking a Private Drum Teacher in New Canaan to work with students of all ages. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons and fostering a supportive community. Candidates should be excellent musicians with teaching experience and strong communication skills. If you are self-motivated and excited to inspire others through music, we want to hear from you. Apply with a letter and resume for a chance to join our passionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching your instrument is required.
• Prior experience working with kids and families is essential.
• Experience working with kids and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding lesson experiences to students and families.
• Collaborate with other teachers to enhance skills.
• Help students identify goals and progress through curriculum.

Skills

Excellent musicianship

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Curiosity to learn

Evening availability

Teaching experience

Kids and families experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instrument or equivalent experience

Job description

Private Drum Teacher - Musicologie - Coming to New Canaan Fall 2025!

You are an expert musician who loves introducing people of all ages to music. You are friendly and warm, a great communicator, and always excited to help your students push through challenges.

At Musicologie we value the time and attention you have put into your craft. And we know how important the student-teacher relationship is. So we’ve created an exciting community-focused organization full of musicians and music lovers who are dedicated to delivering simply delightful music lessons to all ages and abilities. We do this through:

• The Musicologie Method, which is rooted in creating a safe environment and education through play
• Our Philosophy of Education that starts with the idea that everyone deserves a great teacher
• Training, shadowing, and clear upward mobility for all of our teachers
• Innovative programs and technology that make teaching and learning exciting
• A collaborative community of teachers excited about music and their job!

Your Role:

As a Musicologie teacher you’ll work with students of all ages and abilities as they identify their goals and progress through curriculum related to those goals. You’ll be a friendly guide on their musical journey and you’ll encourage community involvement through performances and group classes.

In this position you’ll:

• Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to learning our philosophy of education, curriculum and processes.
• Be committed to delivering an outstanding lesson experience to every family and student.
• Collaborate with other Musicologie teachers and managers to elevate everyone’s capabilities.

You’re the right person if you’re:

• An excellent musician.
• Excited to help students of all ages and abilities become passionate, proficient musicians.
• An expert communicator in person and by email.
• Extremely organized.
• Self motivated.
• Curious and inspired to learn new things.
• Are able to work evening hours.

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in your instrument, or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience on your instrument.
• Experience working with kids and families.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk! Apply with

• A letter introducing yourself.
• Your resume.