Early Childhood Music Teacher

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun and nurturing music educator who is experienced in teaching early childhood music t ****o teach part-time at Riverdale Music Academy , in Riverdale, New Jersey. We are looking for instructors who will teach IN PERSON.

Teachers must be available for a minimum of two 4-hour teaching blocks on a weekly basis . The available teaching blocks are Monday through Friday from 3:15pm-7:45pm and Saturday mornings.

Teacher will be teaching:

- One-on-one lessons to students ages 4-7 years old. Lesson runtime is 30 minutes.

- Early childhood music group classes to students ages 4-7 years old. Class runtime is 60 minutes.

Both students and school staff appreciate consistency, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in Music Education or Music Performance and a demonstrated love of teaching. Experience working with children ages 5-7 years old, and the ability to pass a routine background check are a must. Proficient piano and guitar skills are helpful but not required.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $30-37/hour.

Health benefit options and a 401(K) program with employer matching are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment. ****

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven music & dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is specifically for Riverdale Music Academy in Riverdale, NJ. At Riverdale Music Academy, we go beyond notes and technique—offering personalized lessons that spark confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music. Led by expert educators who mentor and inspire, our inclusive, student-centered approach empowers musicians of all ages to grow on their own terms. Whether you're at Riverdale Music Academy, you'll find a welcoming space where music becomes a joyful and transformative journey.

Learn more about us here:

**Who We Are
** Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them.♡

Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show

Please send a resume and brief cover letter through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30-37 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.