Voice, Piano, Guitar, Violin, or Drum Teacher (In-Person Lessons in Denver)

Moon Magnet Music School is looking for creative and passionate music teachers to join our team in Denver! We're specifically hiring multi-instrumentalist instructors who can teach teach at least 2 of the instruments listed (piano, voice, guitar, violin, drums). Knowing other instruments or music production is a plus. If you love helping students express themselves musically, we want to hear from you! The drum teacher must have an acoustic drum kit and can teach drums out of their house.

Who We Are:

Moon Magnet is not just a music school. We're a mission-driven collective on a journey to grow a community of 1,000 students empowered to connect with others and build something bigger than themselves through music.

We teach students how to:

Play and perform in bands Write, record, and share original songs Jam around the campfire or around the world Navigate the entire creative + music marketing process in our one-of-a-kind Release Your Music in 90 Days program We grow musicians for life and are changing a generation of music-making families. Moon Magnet has been proudly serving the Denver metro area since 2013. Our teachers educate both children and adults, with 80% of our students between ages 6-14 and the remaining 20% adults or preschoolers . Over the past three years, we've worked with over 100 students across 6 states and even in Amsterdam teaching a variety of instruments, as well as songwriting, recording, mixing, & mastering. (note: these additional skills are appreciated, but not required). Moon Magnet Core Values Be the Best Version of Yourself Imagination & Creativity Find Joy in Every Day & Every Way Discover Everyone's Story Communicate Consistently to

Gain Trust Who You Are:

An experienced teacher or performer in voice, piano, guitar or other instruments Able to teach in-person lessons in Denver, CO 2-3 days per week to teach music lessons to students from 3-8pm Friendly, dependable, and communicative with students and families Comfortable with flexible scheduling and adapting lessons to individual learning styles A teacher actively teaching music to other students, either through their own private clients or another music school If you're confident using Ableton Live then that is great but not required

Note:

While we love producers, we are currently only hiring candidates who can teach Ableton alongside a primary instrument (voice, piano, or guitar). However, Ableton is not required.

Role Overview:

Teach private, in-person music lessons for kids, teens, and adults Customize lessons based on student goals (creativity encouraged!) Use both traditional and modern music education techniques Maintain open, positive communication with families and school staff Be part of a rad, supportive team of musicians and educators Why Teach with Us? Fun, creative, and inclusive environment Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, we take care of all administration, payments, and marketing Access to an extensive inventory of teaching aids and printed music, Moon Magnet's scheduling and notification system Teach students who are excited about learning and expressing themselves Professional development assistance (you are paid for all training, of course)

Pay:

Driving to lessons in students' homes pays $40-$50 per hour Remote lessons over zoom pays $28 per hour (but most of our students are in person). All of our teachers receive about 2 hours of training and monthly 30min check-ins. Training & check-ins pay $20/hr.

Location:

All lessons take place in person in students' homes in Denver . No virtual-only positions at this time.

Requirements:

Must teach at least one of these instruments: voice, piano, guitar Prior teaching experience preferred Must pass a background check Reliable transportation to student homes or our studio locations The following shows the rates for instructor payments: Driving to lessons in students' homes pays $40-$50 per hour and breaks down to: $40/hr for 1hr in person lessons (technically it's $35 for the lesson and $5 for driving). $44/hr for 45min in person lessons which means you'll be paid $33 since it's 45min, (technically it's $28 for the lesson and $5 for driving). $50/hr for 30min in person lessons which means you'll be paid $25 since it's a half hour, (technically it's $20 for the lesson and $5 for driving). It's rare that opportunities for group lessons arise but when they do they are generally between 5-12 students at a time. The group lesson rate is $100/hr for more than 10 students, $80/hr for 5-10 students. Remote lessons over zoom pay $28 per hour. Most of our students take 30min. This means, for 1hr remote lessons you'll be paid $28 and for 30min remote lessons you'll be paid $14. We almost never get students that are interested in remote lessons. Professional development pays $20/hr and is 30min long. Instructors meet with Reed for 15-30min every month or two for a 1-on-1 check-in. All instructors have the option to meet up once a month together on Zoom for a monthly check-in. Check-ins pay $20/hr and are 30min long. Check-ins build help us provide support, inspirational ideas for lesson plans, & resources where needed. Ready to Apply? Send us your resume and a short note or cover letter about why you're a great fit—we can't wait to meet you!

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Referral program Application Question(s): We're only taking applications from people that live near Denver and want to teach in person lessons in student's houses. Do you plan to live in the Denver Metro Area for at least the next year? An answer is required in order to move forward to with your application. We are only able to hire teachers with a car with insurance. Do you have one? Do you have car insurance? An answer is required in order to move forward to with your application. Are you actively teaching music to other students? How many students are you currently teaching, and are they your own private clients or students you teach through a music school? If you teach through a school, which one/s?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road