Full Job Description

This page was last updated 11-13-2024

Heart Beats Music School is seeking passionate, dedicated, and ambitious music teachers who want to work in a supportive, collaborative, and creative learning environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and compassionate community where both students and teachers feel valued and supported. If you are a musician and educator who shares these values, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply as you complete your degree and/or begin or continue your career.

Positions Available:

  • Voice Teachers

  • Group Music Class Teachers

Pay Rate: $25 - $32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Voice Teacher Requirements:

  • Advanced proficiency in vocal technique and music theory. Classical vocal training strongly preferred.

  • Ability to teach at least to the late intermediate level

  • Proficient in technique and vocal health, demonstrate strong physical technique, have a solid understanding of harmony and possess sight-reading skills

  • Minimum of two weekday afternoons and evenings available, with the option to add a weekend day if desired

  • Teachers will start from scratch and build a student base gradually over the course of several months

Group Music Class Teacher Requirements:

  • Must have a strong classroom presence and a joyful, vibrant personality

  • Ability to sight-read music, sing on pitch, and intermediate-level piano skills (sight-read melodies, improvise simple accompaniments, and understand basic chord progressions)

  • Will teach curriculum-provided classes for toddlers (18 months+) through middle school, and occasionally adults

  • Availability on weekday afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays; some opportunity for morning classes. A set class schedule will be provided for fall and spring semesters. Opportunity to sub for other classes.

  • Fall semester will consist of training and co-teaching, with independent teaching beginning in January/February

General Requirements for All Positions:

  • Strong knowledge of music theory

  • Advanced skill level in your primary instrument

  • Actively pursuing or holding a degree in music

  • Proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus)

  • Must be local and available to teach in person

  • Professional, organized, reliable, and punctual

  • Strong communication skills are a must.

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

What We Offer:

  • Inclusive, diverse, and compassionate teaching environment

  • Supportive and creative teaching experience

  • Training and professional development opportunities

  • Flexibility in scheduling

  • Opportunities to build your teaching skills and career

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. We can’t wait to make music with you!

About us

Heart Beats Music School is a small private music school in East Sacramento. We offer private lessons, and Harmony Road group classes.

Our Mission:

Heart Beats Music School provides comprehensive, quality music education tailored to the individual needs of every student. We are a community that is committed to musical excellence. Furthermore, we view music as a tool for teaching students life skills and aiding in their persona, emotional, and academic development. We maintain a positive work environment aimed especially at supporting and educating aspiring music teachers, providing them with valuable experience and quality training.

Our Vision:

We are committed to excellence in music education, and to the well-being of all our students and teachers. We aim to build a strong community, rooted in compassion and responsibility.

Our values:

Heart Beats Music School is dedicated to the following values:

  • Teaching excellence in music.

  • Ensuring each student and family feels cared for and supported, and making personal development a priority in each student’s education.

  • Providing the best possible environment and experience to foster the careers of aspiring music teachers, thereby contributing to the greater community of excellent music education

  • Fostering a strong community through a shared love of music.

 

Our work environment includes:

  • Lots of joy and laughter!

  • On-the-job training

  • Professional development assistance.

 

Both new and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

Desired qualities and qualifications:

  • Advanced skill in your primary instrument, and a strong knowledge of music theory. All styles of music are welcome and encouraged, applicants should seek to be well rounded and have a desire to grow as musicians and teachers.

  • Applicants should have or be pursuing a degree in music.

  • Strong desire to collaborate.

  • Creative energy and approach to teaching and lesson planning.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Teaching experience is a plus, but beginning teachers are welcome and will be provided with materials and curriculum, training and support.

We hope you will consider becoming a Heart Beats teacher! Please send a cover letter and resumé to info@heartbeatsmusicschool.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25 - $32 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Flexible schedule

  • Professional development assistance