Job Summary
Encore Music Education is hiring faculty for the 2026–2027 school year to teach elementary-age students piano, guitar, and violin through the Encore Method — our approach to instrumental education, built around small-group, ensemble-based learning and character development (bravery, patience, discipline, confidence), delivered through different music styles.
Classes are small groups (2–4 students), with some individual lessons, taught on-site at partner schools across Los Angeles. Students range from those just starting out to those with a couple years of prior instruction, so comfort teaching across skill levels is a plus.
We're looking for educators who want to teach young students (ages 4+) with energy, patience, and an open mind.
This role requires teaching all three instruments — piano (our primary instrument), guitar, and violin. Most candidates are strongest in one or two and build proficiency in the remaining instrument(s) through our training and curriculum support — ideally, you're already comfortable in at least two, with room to grow in just one. Curriculum resources and training are provided to get you up to speed — we draw on established methods like Faber, Alfred, and Suzuki alongside Encore's own custom curriculum.
The Position
- Commitment through one academic year (mid-Aug–mid-June)
- Availability needed Wednesdays (9-3pm) and Tuesday afternoons/after school (3-5:30pm), plus a couple hours for remote office hours
- $45/hr teaching, $22.50/hr administrative. Part-time, 8–10 hrs/week with room to grow
- PTO, holidays, sick days, and bonuses available for eligible employees
- Must reside in and be authorized to work in the US; background check required
Responsibilities
- Teach small groups (2–4 students) at one or more partner schools, plus some individual lessons
- Lesson planning, plus curriculum training and professional development to help you hit teaching goals and quality benchmarks — mentorship provided
- Additional paid time for administrative tasks: student records/progress updates/attendance, parent communication, and scheduling — with program management and admin support from our office team
- Instrument management, including setup and break-down for classes
- Support enrollment at partner school events, especially during Aug/Sept registration
Qualifications
- 1–2+ years teaching experience (music or classroom), via school, private studio, after-school program, or with an organization — early-to-mid career musicians looking to grow with a structured program are a great fit
- Music degree required
- Able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule for the full academic year — this is a steady part-time role, not a substitute-based or drop-in position
- Willing to teach all three instruments (piano, guitar, violin) — ideally with existing proficiency in at least two, and openness to building skill in the third with our training support
- Genuine interest in working with young students, especially ages 4–8
- Comfortable in small-group teaching (3–4 students)
- Flexible and creative in teaching style, adapting to each student's pace and interests
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable with daily email, messaging tools, and digital timekeeping
- Owns a car for commuting between partner schools
- Confident working independently and representing Encore on-site
- Experience with leadership or project management a plus
Join us to inspire the next generation of artists by delivering energetic, detailed instruction that celebrates creativity across multiple disciplines!
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and a bit about your teaching experience.
Pay: $41.27 - $47.11 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your proficiency and teaching experience with piano, guitar, and violin individually (e.g., advanced, intermediate, beginner, or none). It's fine if your strength is in one or two.
- In 2–3 sentences, why does the Encore Music Education or this role interest you?
Work Location: In person
