Classroom Music Teacher | Preschool - 5th Grade

Average travel is within 20 miles of the educator's home location.•This position is for the 2026-2027 school year •

Position Overview:

Music for Minors seeks qualified and experienced educators to deliver weekly music lessons to Preschool - 5th grade students in the California Bay Area. Educators will travel to multiple school sites weekly to teach in-person music classes using MFM-provided curriculum and instrument kits. Successful educators possess strong classroom management skills, experience with a variety of student ages and ability levels, a musical background, and a love of working with children.

Position:

General Music Teacher:

Preschool - 5th

Grade Overtime Classification:

Non-Exempt Reports to:

Program Manager Classification:

Part Time Work Hours:

5-20 hours/week, dependent on available school openings

Scheduling:

2-5 days/week, dependent on available school openings

Work Location:

Primarily in-person at school sites. 2-4 online cohort meetings with Program Manager per month. Sites across the California Bay Area, including: Peninsula (SSF to East Palo Alto)

San Jose Compensation:

$42/hour rate Paid training and professional development, weekly planning time, and sick time Eligible for 401(k) plan after 3 months of employment

Dates:

Employment Start:

August 24, 2026

Classes Start:

September 8, 2026

Classes End:

April - June of 2026. Dependent on the assigned schedule and the school program length. There will be a limited number of summer teaching opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In The Classroom:

Administer weekly music classes at school sites (20-45 minute class durations) Use MFM-provided curriculum and instrument kits for at least 85% of each lesson Establish and maintain strong relationships with classroom teachers and school administration Follow MFM policies and procedures Promote a love of music in all students

Other Responsibilities:

Use paid planning time to prepare lessons each week Participate in paid online cohort meetings Check MFM-provided email regularly Track the number of lessons taught at each school site Communicate all absences and schedule changes with

Program Manager Qualifications:

Eligibility to work in the US is required. MFM does not sponsor work visas. 2+ years of teaching experience preferred Bachelors Degree Experience as a vocalist or instrumentalist Ability to commit to an entire school year (through June) Comfortable singing songs with a class Skilled in classroom management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Energetic, flexible, patient, and enthusiastic Background check & TB clearance Passion for Music for Minors mission and love working with elementary school children

Physical Demands:

Ability to lead energetic locomotor and non-locomotor motions with students Ability to transport 10-25lbs of curriculum resources

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed at school sites, where there is a wide variety of sounds, noises, and temperature environments.

Travel Requirements:

Travel required to school sites on assigned teaching days. Periodic travel to MFM office. Reliable transportation to and between school sites. Average travel is within 20 miles of educator home location. Further travel is only assigned based upon mutual agreement. About Music for Minors Music for Minors is a nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of experience providing high-quality music education to elementary school students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our mission is to nurture in children a lifelong love of music while expanding access to arts education in diverse communities. MFM partners with Bay Area schools to offer weekly in-classroom music lessons that are hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with state and national standards. Our skilled music educators incorporate singing, rhythm, movement, and instruments like recorders and percussion to ensure students receive vital music education during their early years. About half of Music for Minors' programs serve under-resourced schools, often being their only source of music instruction. For more information, visit www.mfm.org. All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential. Music for Minors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is designed to outline the essential job functions and qualifications of this position. It is in no way a contract of employment between the Company and the employee. The information contained in this document may or may not be used in performance reviews, salary reviews, or promotion considerations. Job duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications of this job may change throughout the course of employment as directed by the management of the Company.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $42.00 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person