Music Teacher

Job Overview

Orenco Music is seeking passionate and engaging Music Teachers to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who loves teaching music, believes learning should be fun, and is committed to helping students grow as musicians and individuals. Teachers at Orenco Music provide personalized instruction, build strong relationships with students and families, collaborate with colleagues on performances and events, and make every student feel valued and supported.

The teacher will develop engaging, structured lessons using their existing library of curriculum and instructional materials to meet diverse student needs. This position requires strong communication, great classroom management, and a collaborative spirit to work with other teachers and staff.

This role starts at 2-3 days per week, with a clear pathway to grow into a 5-day-per-week position. This is an ideal role for someone seeking a long-term career in music education. If you are organized, reliable, collaborative, and excited to make a lasting impact through music education, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Opened in 2026, Orenco Music is a new school built on decades of local teaching experience, with an established student community, collaborative faculty, and a strong reputation among area schools and music educators. In addition to delivering high quality, fun, weekly one-on-one and group lessons, our teachers team up to host collaborative student concerts with 100 student performers.

Our core values include:

Come As You Are - Students and teachers should bring the best version of themselves they can on any given day, knowing that who they are is enough.

Let's Get Together - Playing music together fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

I Am Somebody - Everyone matters, and we treat each other with respect.

Our first principles include:

We like teaching music.

Music should be fun.

We pair deep musical knowledge with a passion for making music fun.

Timeliness really matters.

Undivided attention is one of the best gifts a teacher can give.

Mentorship matters.

Curriculum should be personalized.

Key Responsibilities

As a Music Teacher, you will:

• Teach music classes. Lead engaging one-on-one and/or group music classes that help students gain proficiency at their chosen instrument and music in general.
• Develop lesson plans. Create and implement lesson plans that cover playing the instrument, music theory, and different types of music.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback. Evaluate student progress and offer constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues. Work with other school teachers to plan collaborative student performances.
• Maintain a positive learning environment. Establish a supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, respect, and a love for music.

Qualifications and Skills

To be considered for the role, candidates should have:

Instrumental music skills: Expertise on their musical instrument(s) and general knowledge of music theory, history, and appreciation

Curriculum: A robust library of sheet music including a mix of books, song transcriptions, technique pages, self-created worksheets, etc.

Communication skills: Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with students, parents, and colleagues school teachers.

Classroom management: Ability to lead classes effectively and create a positive learning environment.

Interpersonal skills: Excellent ability to connect with students, build rapport, and inspire their interest in music.

Organizational skills: Strong organizational skills to manage lesson plans and music curriculum in both the short and long term.

Timeliness: A keen sense of arriving on time, followed by starting and ending subsequent 30 and 60 minute classes on time.

Flexibility: Adaptability to work with people of various ages and accommodate diverse student needs.

Qualifications that are preferred but not required

Education: A college degree in music education, music theory, or a related field.

Teaching Experience: Previous teaching experience in one-on-one or group settings.

Performance Experience: A history of performing music individually or in a group

Availability

Our hours are Monday through Friday 12PM-8PM, and Saturday-Sunday 10AM-6PM. Your availability should heavily overlap with our studio hours.

Compensation and Benefits

$26-$40 per hour, depending on teaching experience, education, specific instruments taught

SIMPLE IRA [analogous to a 401(k)] - in effect late 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Orenco Music, we believe that everyone matters, and that the unique contributions of all our teachers create our success. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where students, families, and teachers are respected, supported, and valued for who they are.

Orenco Music is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Apply

Send your resume to info@orencomusic.com.