Voice, Piano, Guitar, or Drums Teacher (In-Person Lessons in Denver)

Moon Magnet Music School is looking for creative and passionate music teachers to join our team in Denver! We're specifically hiring multi-instrumentalist instructors who can teach teach at least 2 of the instruments listed (piano, voice, guitar). Knowing other instruments or music production is a plus.If you love helping students express themselves musically—we want to hear from you!

Who We Are:

Moon Magnet is not just a music school—we’re a mission-driven collective on a journey to grow a community of 1,000 students empowered to connect with others and build something bigger than themselves through music.

We teach students how to:

• Play and perform in bands
• Write, record, and share original songs
• Jam around the campfire or around the world
• Navigate the entire creative music marketing process in our one-of-a-kind Release Your Music in 90 Days program

We grow musicians for life and are changing a generation of music-making families.

Moon Magnet has been proudly serving the Denver metro area since 2013. Our teachers educate both children and adults, with 80% of our students between ages 6–14 and the remaining 20% adults or preschoolers.

Over the past three years, we've worked with over 100 students across 6 states and even in Amsterdam—teaching a variety of instruments, as well as songwriting, recording, mixing, & mastering. (note: these additional skills are appreciated, but not required).

Moon Magnet Core Values

• Be the Best Version of Yourself
• Imagination & Creativity
• Find Joy in Every Day & Every Way
• Discover Everyone’s Story
• Communicate Consistently to Gain Trust
• Check Your Ego at the Door

Who You Are:

• An experienced teacher or performer in voice, piano, guitar or other instruments
• Able to teach in-person lessons in Denver, CO 2-3 days per week to teach music lessons to students from 3-8pm
• Friendly, dependable, and communicative with students and families
• Comfortable with flexible scheduling and adapting lessons to individual learning styles
• If you’re confident using Ableton Live then that is great but not required

Note: While we love producers, we are currently only hiring candidates who can teach Ableton alongside a primary instrument (voice, piano, or guitar). However, Ableton is not required.

Role Overview:

• Teach private, in-person music lessons for kids, teens, and adults
• Customize lessons based on student goals (creativity encouraged!)
• Use both traditional and modern music education techniques
• Maintain open, positive communication with families and school staff
• Be part of a rad, supportive team of musicians and educators

Why Teach with Us?

• Fun, creative, and inclusive environment
• Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, we take care of all administration, payments, and marketing
• Access to an extensive inventory of teaching aids and printed music, Moon Magnet’s scheduling and notification system
• Teach students who are excited about learning and expressing themselves
• Professional development assistance (you are paid for all training, of course)

Pay:

• Driving to lessons in students' homes pays $40-$50 per hour
• Remote lessons over zoom pays $28 per hour (but most of our students are in person).
• All of our teachers receive about 2 hours of training and monthly 30min check-ins. Training & check-ins pay $20/hr.

Location:

All lessons take place in person in students’ homes in Denver. No virtual-only positions at this time.

Requirements:

• Must teach at least one of these instruments: voice, piano, guitar
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Must pass a background check
• Reliable transportation to student homes or our studio locations

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume and a short note or cover letter about why you're a great fit—we can’t wait to meet you!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• We're only taking applications from people that live near Denver and want to teach in person lessons in student's houses. Do you plan to live in the Denver Metro Area for at least the next year? An answer is required in order to move forward to with your application.
• We are only able to hire teachers with a car with insurance. Do you have one? Do you have car insurance? An answer is required in order to move forward to with your application.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume and a short note or cover letter about why you're a great fit—we can’t wait to meet you!