What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Music Teacher — Part-Time position at Nieves Music Studio?
Elementary Music Teacher — Part-Time
Nieves Music Studio — Ocala, FL $25/hour | Part-time | In person
Nieves Music Studio is hiring a part-time Elementary Music Teacher to lead structured, hands-on music classes for preschool and elementary-age students.
This is a music teaching position, not a childcare-only role. Classes may include singing, rhythm activities, movement, listening, beginner music theory, introductory music reading, and hands-on instrument activities using tools such as Orff instruments, piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion, and classroom instruments.
Applicants should be confident leading an active group music class where students are participating, moving, playing, listening, and learning real musical skills.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have both music ability and group leadership experience.
- Ability to play at least one classroom-friendly instrument, such as piano, guitar, or ukulele
- Comfortable reading and teaching beginner music concepts, including treble clef, bass clef, rhythm, and basic notation
- Comfortable using instruments such as Orff instruments, percussion, or classroom instruments in a group setting
- Experience leading children in a structured environment, such as a classroom, music class, children’s choir, camp, church program, or similar setting
- Strong classroom presence, positive behavior management, and clear communication
- Warm, energetic, organized, and reliable
Helpful, But Not Required
Experience or interest in:
- Elementary music
- Early childhood music
- Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, Music Together, Kindermusik, or similar approaches
- Beginner group piano, guitar, or ukulele
- Toddler music classes
- Camps, workshops, or private lessons
About the Role
Our classes are designed to be fun, structured, and musically meaningful. We want students to feel safe, encouraged, and excited to come back each week while building real musical foundations.
At Nieves Music Studio, teachers are supported, students are celebrated, and our goal is to inspire joy through music.
Location: In person — Ocala, FL
Benefits: Paid training, employee discount
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25