Music Teacher | Preschool - 5th Grade

Music for Minors•San Mateo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Music for Minors seeks qualified and experienced educators to deliver weekly, in-person music lessons to Preschool–5th-grade students at multiple school sites in the California Bay Area. Educators use MFM-provided curriculum and materials and are expected to bring a musical background, strong classroom-management skills, experience with students of varied ages and ability levels, and a love of working with children. The role includes paid weekly planning time and paid online cohort meetings, and requires a commitment through the end of the school year in June.

Requirements

Experience as a vocalist or instrumentalist.
Ability to commit to an entire school year, through June.
Energetic, flexible, patient, and enthusiastic.
Skilled in classroom management.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and educational access.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to school sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer weekly music classes at school sites, with class durations of 20–45 minutes.
Use MFM-provided curriculum and materials for at least 85% of each lesson.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with classroom teachers and school administration.
Promote a love of music in all students.
Use paid planning time to prepare lessons each week.
Participate in paid online cohort meetings.
Track the number of lessons taught at each school site.
Communicate all absences and schedule changes with the Program Manager.
Travel to multiple school sites weekly to teach in person.