Preschool Music Teacher

Building Kidz Schools is dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a dynamic, arts-integrated educational approach. Our mission is to create a vibrant community where children are challenged intellectually, empowered, and inspired to develop lifelong learning skills and confidence through engaging in the arts.

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and experienced Music Teacher to step into an established role supporting multiple schools across our network. This is a high-impact position requiring someone who is ready to jump in quickly, maintain continuity for our students, and bring energy, creativity, and structure to an already thriving program.

Start Timeline:
We are actively looking to fill this role within the next 2–3 weeks, and are prioritizing candidates who are available to begin onboarding and training immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach engaging music classes to groups of young children ages 3 months to 5 years, with class durations ranging from 15–30 minutes.
• Travel between and support programming at multiple school sites, including:
• Scotts Valley
• Redwood
• San Jose
• West San Jose
• Palo Alto
• Santa Clara
• Milpitas
• Sunnyvale
• Manage multiple classrooms across different campuses while maintaining consistency in quality and experience.
• Develop and execute thoughtful lesson plans aligned with program curriculum.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and inspiring classroom environment that promotes creativity, confidence, and a sense of security for young learners.
• Collaborate with the performing arts team to produce two annual shows, incorporating music, dance, and theater elements.
• Lead and facilitate musical numbers for performances, including rehearsals and preparation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative while working within a fast-paced, evolving schedule.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and actively incorporate feedback.
• Support additional program needs as directed by the Performing Arts Director.

Additional Opportunity:

• For candidates with a background or interest in theatre, there are additional teaching opportunities available in early childhood theatre classes.
• This may include leading basic acting, storytelling, and performance-based activities, and could contribute to increased weekly hours and expanded involvement in productions.

Schedule & Commitment:

• 18–23 hours per week, scheduled across multiple locations listed above.
• Schedule may include morning and/or afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday.
• This role requires a high level of reliability, organization, and time management due to travel between sites.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years of formal music training (instrumental, vocal, theory, or musical theatre).
• Strong working knowledge of early childhood music education.
• Ability to read and arrange sheet music for classroom and performance use.
• Knowledge of instruments such as: drums, tambourines, bells, maracas.
• Strong classroom management skills, particularly with young children.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between all listed locations is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of teaching experience (early childhood strongly preferred).
• Experience preparing young students for live performances.
• Background in two or more of the following: music, dance, theatre.
• Experience developing interdisciplinary performing arts curriculum.
• ECE credentials strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $28–$30 per hour, based on experience.
• Travel compensation provided for traveling between school locations.
• Opportunity to expand hours through additional theatre teaching opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, creative, and mission-driven performing arts team.
• Flexibility in scheduling within a structured multi-site program.

Requirements:

• Health Screening & TB test clearance (reimbursed)
• Background check and fingerprint clearance (reimbursed)
• Reliable transportation (required for multi-site travel)

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30