Private Guitar Instructor - Flexible Evenings & Growth

Musicologie Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Musicologie Renton is seeking a Private Music Teacher to join our community-focused team in 2026.

You’ll work with students of all ages, delivering engaging lessons aligned with The Musicologie Method, and you’ll help foster performances and group classes.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in their instrument, have teaching experience with kids and families, and be able to work evening hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, philosophy-aligned lessons to students.
• Help students set goals and track progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and managers to elevate teaching.

Skills

Musical proficiency

Teaching experience

Communication

Organization

Evening hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instrument

Job description

Private Music Teacher - Musicologie Renton, coming in 2026!

Surrounding neighborhoods for Musicologie Renton: Newcastle, Seattle, Bellevue

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.