Instrumental Music Teacher
27 days ago
Riverside
Job Description Job Title: Instrumental Music Instructor Location: Multiple school sites in Riverside/Moreno Valley (travel required) Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, DOE Job Type: Part-time | Seasonal | W-2 Employee Are you passionate about music, movement, and inspiring young minds? At After School Music Academy, we believe in helping kids fall in love with music, movement and self-expression. We offer competitive pay, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students through music and movement classes at elementary, middle, and high schools. Why Choose After School Music Academy? • Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer a competitive pay rate of $45-$55 per hour plus an extra $50 per day for prep, setup and breakdown, commensurate with experience and qualifications., • Scheduling: Enjoy the convenience of weekday afternoon classes, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic while having the opportunity to increase working hours depending on availability., • Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and meetings to enhance your teaching skills and career growth., • Additional Benefits: 401k for eligible employees About the Role We are seeking passionate and reliable music instructors to teach instrumental music (percussion, ukulele, and keyboard) to elementary, middle, and high school students during after-school hours. This is a seasonal, W-2 position offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in diverse school communities. Availability Candidates should have availability on weekdays afternoons between 2 and 6 pm. Key Responsibilities • Lead engaging, age-appropriate music classes for K-12 students, • Design customized lesson plans based on school needs and student levels, • Foster a creative, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment, • Coordinate and direct end-of-term student showcases, • Travel to multiple school sites as assigned Level of Education, Experience, and Skill Set • Minimum 2 years of teaching experience (classroom preferred; private instruction acceptable), • Proficiency in teaching percussion, ukulele, guitar, and/or keyboard, • Familiarity with Latin music repertoire and/or banda is a plus, • Ability to travel to assigned school sites, • Strong verbal communication skills, • Must successfully pass a Livescan background check and TB test prior to start, • Professionalism and flexibility working in diverse school requirements. Additional Information • Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between school sites, • 401(k) available for eligible employees after meeting plan requirements Physical Demands The Instrumental Music Instructor is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, twist, lean, move from one location to another, use their hands and fingers to handle or feel, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision. Ability to operate musical instruments, a computer keyboard, and lift files and reports is required. Exposure to glare from a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 25lbs. and travel via automobile. Work Environment The work environment will usually be in a school environment, with possible shared workspace. The noise level is usually moderate to noisy. When traveling, the environment may change depending on the site visiting. Company DescriptionAt After School Music Academy, we provide high-quality music and arts programs that inspire creativity, build confidence, and support student success. As an ELOP-approved vendor, our mission is to make accessible, high-quality music and arts education available to schools across California. While music education is at the heart of what we do, we also offer movement and performance-based classes that support children’s physical well-being and creative expression. Our programs are designed to help students explore their interests, develop essential life skills, and grow in a positive and engaging environment. Our instructors play a vital role in nurturing student development. We are always looking for talented, dedicated Music and Movement instructors and professionals who share our commitment to excellence. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where educators can grow, share their passion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.At After School Music Academy, we provide high-quality music and arts programs that inspire creativity, build confidence, and support student success. As an ELOP-approved vendor, our mission is to make accessible, high-quality music and arts education available to schools across California.\r\nWhile music education is at the heart of what we do, we also offer movement and performance-based classes that support children’s physical well-being and creative expression. Our programs are designed to help students explore their interests, develop essential life skills, and grow in a positive and engaging environment.\r\nOur instructors play a vital role in nurturing student development. We are always looking for talented, dedicated Music and Movement instructors and professionals who share our commitment to excellence. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where educators can grow, share their passion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.