Classroom Music Teacher | Preschool - 5th Grade | $42/hr

*This position is for the 2026-2027 school year, and our educator pool for future openings *

Position Overview:

Music for Minors seeks qualified and experienced individuals 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: 5-25 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: This position is for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.

• Employment Start: August 24, 2026
• Classes Start: September 2026
• Classes End: April – June of 2027. 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
• 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
• Proof of Covid vaccination
• 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 between classrooms on school site using MFM-provided cart or other method

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 with close to 50 years of expertise in elementary school music education. Our mission is to nurture a lifelong love of music in children. Operating in the San Francisco Bay Area, our services provide over 20,000 students in preschool through sixth grade with a program of diverse, high-quality musical experiences that is:

• Engaging and participatory
• Based on state music education standards
• A foundation for further choral and instrumental music education
• Cost-effective (regardless of district/school resources)

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.

• Paid training and professional development, weekly planning time, and sick time
• Eligible for 401(k) plan after 3 months of employment