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:
- East Bay (Richmond, Pinole)
- Peninsula (SSF to East Palo Alto)
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 Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love of music in children. Founded in 1976, MFM partners with schools to provide high-quality music education during the school day. Our programs serve preschool and elementary students through engaging, standards-based lessons that include singing, movement, rhythm, instruments, and music from many cultures.
MFM educators bring creativity, care, and musical experience into the classroom, helping students build confidence, connection, foundational music skills, and a lasting love of music.
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:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
