Music Family is a growing music school in the heart of Encino with a focus on group and private lessons for children from birth through 5th grade. Our newly constructed, approximately 2,000-square-foot facility features private and group teaching rooms and a beautiful outdoor recital terrace. Who We're Looking For We're looking for a special kind of music teacher —someone who is musical and skilled, but equally importantly, someone who is creative, dependable, adaptable and genuinely loves working with children. This is an opportunity for a versatile teacher who may work across several of our programs, including: Baby & Me for ages 0-4 and their caregivers Intro to Music private and group music classes Group and individual piano classes Adaptive and special-needs music classes Piano proficiency is required. You don't necessarily need to have taught every type of class above. We're interested in finding the right person—someone with strong musicianship, teaching ability and a genuine desire to learn, experiment and grow. Our Dream Teacher You are someone who: Plays piano proficiently and is comfortable teaching piano to children Has strong musicianship and knowledge of music fundamentals, theory and technique Truly enjoys working with children and cares about connecting with them Is warm, positive, enthusiastic and engaging Is creative and willing to try different approaches with different children Can customize lessons based on a student's needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach Can think on your feet and roll with the punches when a class doesn't go exactly as planned Is comfortable—or excited to become comfortable—working with babies, toddlers, school-age children and children with special needs Is exceptionally reliable, punctual and professional Communicates well with parents, students and our team Has a growth mindset and welcomes feedback Brings ideas and initiative to the table Has some scheduling flexibility, including weekday mornings and/or afternoons Lives reasonably close to Encino, preferably in the San Fernando Valley, so getting to the studio consistently isn't a difficult commute Wants the opportunity to grow with a school rather than simply fill a few teaching hours Why Teach With Music Family? We're at an exciting stage of growth and hope to find someone who can grow alongside us. This position is part-time to start , with the potential for additional teaching opportunities and a larger role as our programs and enrollment expand.

We offer:

$30 to $50/hour depending on whether teaching private or group and depending on experience. Flexible scheduling A beautiful, purpose-built teaching environment Opportunities to teach across different programs and age groups Administrative support—we handle scheduling, billing and other administrative responsibilities so our teachers can focus on teaching The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape programs as we grow A school that values creativity, individuality and meaningful relationships with students and families Qualifications Piano proficiency required Minimum 1 year of teaching experience preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music, Music Education or a related field is a plus Experience with preschool/toddler ag children a plus Experience with children with special needs/adaptive music is a plus MTAC membership is a plus Experience leading groups is a plus Reliable transportation and a manageable commute to our Encino studio required. Professional, responsible and dependable, and likes to have fun a MUST! Our Teaching Philosophy We believe the capabilities of children are often underestimated. Our job isn't simply to deliver the same lesson to every student. It's to find the way into each child—to understand what motivates them, what challenges them, and what approach helps them connect with music and recognize what they're capable of accomplishing. If a child isn't connecting, we don't immediately conclude that the child "can't do it." We ask ourselves whether there might be another way to reach them. If that challenge excites you rather than frustrates you, we would love to meet you. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief note answering: What do you love about teaching children, and tell us about a time you changed your approach to connect with or help a particular student?

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities Hourly pay Supplemental income

Tips Work Location:

In person