2026-2027 After School Music Instructor

About Burke’s

Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco and is one of California’s leading elementary schools with a 116-year tradition of educational excellence. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. Burke’s emphasizes the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning. 

Position Summary

Burke’s seeks a music lesson instructor in our After School Music program, offering private piano, guitar, drums, and/or voice lessons to individual students in grades K-8. First and foremost, we hope to introduce and nurture a joyful relationship with each instrument for our students, setting them up for a lifelong love of music. Our after school music instructors meet the child where they are, whether they are beginners or developing musicians. Instructors may draw on classical training or music choices that reflect student interests. While teaching theory and technique, our instructors emphasize the importance of fun and the student-teacher relationship. We love to welcome professional, practicing musicians to our program and can offer flexibility in regard to performances and tours.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reliably teach individual piano, guitar, drums, and/or voice lessons to students on a weekly basis (Monday to Friday, 3:00-6:00pm) on dates and times agreed upon in advance
• Check in regularly with parents concerning student progress and any needs or recommendations you have for the child at home
• Offer recitals as planned by the After School Music Program manager
• Communication:
• Effective communication with the After School Music Program manager and the After School staff.
• Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Below are the personal and professional qualities we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.

• Experience teaching music to Grades K-8 (2+ Years preferred)
• Demonstrated confidence in:
• Differentiation of instruction
• Cultural competency
• Understanding of, commitment and appreciation for:
• Equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
• The social-emotional needs of girls
• Personal Qualities:
• Passion for teaching music and a desire to be a part of a gender-inclusive girls’ school
• Flexible
• Creative
• Possess a growth mindset and openness to feedback

Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

California Compliance Notice:

In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for positions with educational institutions are required to disclose all current and former employment with California educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications.

Benefits

Compensation

Burke’s pays $75 an hour for this position.