Children’s Music Instructor

New York Kids Club•New York, NY

4d•$40 - $45

About The Position

NY Preschool and Kids Club is New York City’s premier early childhood preschool and enrichment center, offering movement-based, intellectual, and social experiences for children from 8 weeks to 12 years old. Through innovative classes, creative camps, one-of-a-kind birthday celebrations and events, our approach inspires each child’s inherent love of learning! We’re launching a brand-new children’s music program and are seeking passionate and playful Children’s music Instructors to lead music and mindfulness classes for preschoolers ages 3–5. The Music Explorers Instructor delivers high-quality music education programming specifically designed for children ages 3-5. This position focuses on engaging young learners in fundamental music concepts through interactive, play-based instruction using voices, bodies, and simple percussion instruments. The instructor creates a nurturing environment that supports both musical development and social-emotional growth while maintaining NYPKC's commitment to excellence and family satisfaction. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred
2–3 years teaching music theory and foundational concepts to young children (ages 2–8) required
Experience planning and delivering structured, developmentally appropriate lessons
Proficiency in basic music theory, movement, vocal instruction, and simple percussion required
Strong understanding of preschool development, behavior management, and classroom engagement
Ability to simplify complex musical concepts for young learners and build positive relationships
Commitment to at least one consistent full semester required (17 weeks) required
Ability to travel across NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan)

Nice To Haves

Specialized early childhood music training (Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, Music Together, Kindermusik)
Creativity, patience, and excellent communication skillS

Responsibilities

Teach core music concepts (rhythm, melody, musical form, patterns, tone recognition) to children ages 3–5 using songs, physical movement, percussion, and vocal play.
Create a safe, supportive classroom environment and manage groups of 6–12 preschoolers during a 45 minute class using positive behavior strategies.
Maintain consistent routines and adapt activities for different learning styles, attention spans, and developmental needs.
Deliver Music Explorers curriculum following established lesson plans and learning objectives
Use hands-on, exploratory teaching methods that engage multiple senses and maintain high energy
Collaborate with Program Coordinators and Team Leads on program quality and student development.
Participate in onboarding and ongoing training, and support events, demos, trial classes, and family engagement activities.