Heart Beats Music School is seeking an enthusiastic, engaging music educator to join our growing group music program.
We believe children develop lifelong musicianship through joyful, active music-making led by exceptional teachers. We're looking for someone with strong musicianship, outstanding classroom presence, and a genuine love of working with children and families.
This position includes two primary teaching roles:
Harmony Road Music Classes
Teach our established group music classes using the internationally recognized Harmony Road Music Course curriculum. Classes serve children from 18 months through approximately 11 years old and develop comprehensive musicianship through singing, movement, games, keyboard activities, ear training, creativity, and ensemble music-making.
No previous Harmony Road experience is required. We provide paid Harmony Road training and certification, comprehensive lesson plans, curriculum materials, ongoing mentorship, and continuing education so you can focus on becoming an exceptional group music teacher.
Preschool Music Enrichment
As our preschool outreach program grows, this position will also include teaching music enrichment classes at local preschools during weekday mornings. These classes use Heart Beats Music School's proprietary preschool curriculum, which is built upon the musicianship principles and teaching approach of the Harmony Road program while being specifically adapted for preschool classroom settings.
Please note: Our preschool outreach program is currently in its early stages, with preschool teaching opportunities growing over time. We're looking for someone excited to help us build this program as it expands.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading a room full of toddlers and parents, engaging elementary-aged students, and creating joyful, organized group learning experiences where children feel successful and families look forward to coming each week.
Requirements
- Strong piano proficiency, including confident sight-reading and the ability to accompany simple songs using chords and basic improvisation in common keys.
- A solid understanding of music theory (approximately intermediate level or higher).
- A degree in music (completed or in progress), or equivalent advanced musical training.
- A warm, energetic classroom presence with the confidence to lead groups of children and their caregivers through singing, movement, games, keyboard activities, and creative music-making.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage groups of children while creating a welcoming environment for families.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, dependable, organized, and punctual.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to teach in person.
- Availability for morning, afternoon, and evening teaching opportunities Monday through Saturday.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching group music classes, preschool, elementary music, dance, theater, choir, or another child-centered group program.
- Experience leading groups of young children in an educational setting.
- Fluency in Spanish is a significant plus. As our new Spanish-languageprogram grows, opportunities may be available to teach bilingual music classes.
- Willingness to travel to local preschool sites. Mileage reimbursement and/or paid travel time will be provided for preschool outreach teaching.
What We Offer
- Paid Harmony Road certification.
- Comprehensive curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching materials.
- Ongoing mentorship, teacher development, and continuing education.
- Administrative support so you can focus on teaching.
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for morning, afternoon, and evening teaching.
- Mileage reimbursement and/or paid travel time for preschool outreach classes.
- A collaborative teaching team committed to joyful, high-quality music education.
- The opportunity to help shape and grow an expanding preschool music program.
To apply, please complete our online application through the link below. We look forward to learning more about you.
https://www.heartbeatsmusicschool.com/come-teach-with-us
Please note: We carefully review every application and are looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in becoming part of our teaching team. Interviews that are missed or cancelled without notice will not be rescheduled.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- What is your primary instrument?
- How many years of teaching experience do you have?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95827 (Required)
Work Location: In person
