What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Music Instructor position at After School Music Academy?
Job Title: Assistant Music Instructor
Location: Multiple school sites in San Jose/ Alum Rock (travel required)
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00
Job Type: Part-time | Seasonal | W-2 Employee
Are you passionate about music, movement, and inspiring young minds? At After School Music Academy, we believe in helping kids fall in love with music, movement and self-expression.
We offer competitive pay, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students through music and movement classes at elementary, middle, and high schools.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and dependable Assistant Music Instructor to support instrumental music classes for K-12 students. This is a seasonal, part-time, W-2 position ideal for aspiring educators or musicians looking to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive, engaging environment.
Why Choose After School Music Academy?
- Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer a competitive pay rate of $25-$30 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Scheduling: Enjoy the convenience of weekday afternoon classes, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic while having the opportunity to increase working hours depending on availability.
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and meetings to enhance your teaching skills and career growth.
- Additional Benefits: 401k for eligible employees
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lead instructors in delivering instrumental music lessons across elementary, middle, and high school settings
- Support lesson planning and help tailor activities to students of different skill levels
- Help create an inclusive, fun, and engaging classroom environment
- Encourage student confidence, creativity, and self-expression through music Assist with classroom setup, organization, and student management before, during, and after class
Level of Education, Experience, and Skill Set
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to travel between school sites as needed
- Strong communication skills across email, text, and phone
- Passion for music education and interest in supporting young learners
- Additional Information
- Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel between school sites
- Successful completion of a Livescan background check and TB test prior to hire Successful completion of Mandated Reporter training is required upon hire
- 401(k) available for eligible employees after meeting plan requirements
Physical Demands
The Assistant Music Instructor is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, twist, lean, move from one location to another, use their hands and fingers to handle or feel, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision. Ability to operate musical instruments, a computer keyboard, and lift files and reports is required. Exposure to glare from a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift 25lbs. and travel via automobile.
Work Environment:
The work environment will usually be in a school environment, with possible shared workspace. The noise level is usually moderate to noisy. When traveling, the environment may change dependent upon the site visiting.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you open to teaching multiple instruments( Percussion, Electric Guitar, Keyboard ) to beginner-level kids? If yes, please specify.
- Have you ever taught any rock band music classes? If yes, please specify.
- Are you available to teach weekdays? Please specify the days you are available to teach.
- Do you have a reliable car to commute up to 20 miles radius?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30
