Music Teacher (Voice, Piano & More) - $26.50/hr + Paid Drive Time (Gainesville, FL)

Shining Star Music Academy is currently hiring a voice teacher in the Gainesville area to help meet growing demand. We provide in-home lessons, and our team handles all scheduling, communication, and admin so you can focus on what you love—teaching music.

We have openings for teachers, especially during weekday morning, afternoon, or evening hours. While we are specifically looking for a voice teacher, it would be a plus if you could also teach guitar! You’ll be joining a passionate team of educators committed to quality instruction and joyful learning experiences.

We are anticipating over 1000 students this semester, and this is a great time to come on board!
Job Type:

• Part-time
• Hours flexible to work with your availability and total hours desired to work
• Start Date: 2026 Summer or Fall Semester (June or August Start)
• Compensation: $26.50–$32.00 per teaching hour, plus $14.00/hour for driving time (between first and last lesson), and paid training ($14.00/hour)
• Work Location: On the road

Minimum Requirements (Please do not apply if you do not meet all):

• Music lesson experience as a student (private lessons and performance) in at least one instrument.
• Live locally in Gainesville, FL or any nearby community (High Springs, Alachua, Newberry, Archer, Jonesville, Micanopy, or other surrounding towns)
• Willing to teach at least 2 hours per week
• Reliable vehicle
• Commitment to pursuing excellence in your instrument(s)
• Performance experience
• Self-directed and responsible
• Punctual and professional
• Passion for sharing music
• Flexible and student-centered teaching style

Also Desired (Not Required):

• Experience teaching any subject
• Experience working with children
• Ability to play multiple instruments is a plus, but definitely not required! We are hiring multiple teachers for different instruments

Why Join Us?

• Paid for both teaching, driving time, and training
• Part-time hours based on your availability
• You teach—we handle the admin
• Regular teacher meetings and support
• Led by a teacher, for teachers

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and answer the application questions. We’d love to hear back from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.50 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of teaching experience do you have?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• This position would require you to drive to students' homes for in person lessons. Do you have a reliable vehicle?
• Please list and describe all the instruments you have studied and can teach. You may describe the level which you feel comfortable teaching that instrument.

For example: Piano, Guitar, Voice (beginner)

• What is your current availability for teaching? (For example, Mondays 10am-4pm, Tuesdays, etc)
• Most of our students are piano students. If your primary instrument is not piano but have had classes or lessons in piano yourself as a student, would you be comfortable teaching beginner level piano to young children? (We can provide additional training for this as long as you have had some experience learning piano before)
• Which area of Gainesville, Florida or its surrounding areas do you live in ? (We don't currently consider teachers who live outside of this area, as the commute isn't ideal in a driving job)
• A 7-year-old student is frustrated and wants to quit mid-lesson. How do you pivot the energy in the room?
• How many years of private lessons have you taken?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $27 - $32