Substitute Guitar Teacher (Beginning-Advanced) - East Bay Area, CA

Ensembleschools; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health benefits options

Part-time hours

Job summary

Ensemble Schools is seeking a Substitute Guitar Instructor to teach part‑time on an as‑needed basis at multiple Bay Area Schools. Subbing opportunities are available at New World Music Academy in Alamo, Dublin and Pleasanton, Reeder Music Academy in Danville, and Melody Academy of Music with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a love of

Qualifications

• Strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience.
• Demonstrated love of teaching and experience with young musicians.
• Ability to pass a routine background check and maintain punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner to advanced guitar students.
• Afternoon and evening availability; weekends a plus.
• Provide in‑person lessons at Bay Area locations.

Skills

Guitar teaching

In-person instruction

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Education

Degree in music performance or pedagogy

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional Substitute Guitar Instructor to teach part‑time on an as‑needed basis at multiple Bay Area Schools. Subbing opportunities are available at New World Music Academy in Alamo, Dublin and Pleasanton, Reeder Music Academy in Danville, and Melody Academy of Music with locations in Fremont, Cupertino, and Palo Alto.

Substitute teachers will be contacted when there is a deficit in a main teacher's schedule but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability. Substitute teachers who are reliable and do well with the students are considered for rostered teacher openings as they are become available.

Requirements

• Ability to teach beginner to advanced students
• Afternoon and evening availability. Weekends are a plus
• Available to teach in‑person lessons

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.

Instructor pay for a substitute role is $40/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our 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 & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Melody Academy of Music, New World Music Academy, and Reeder Music Academy. Our schools offer quality lessons to children and adults of all levels.

https://www.ensembleschools.com

Who We Are

Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. 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 Type: Part‑time

Pay: $40 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.