Preschool & Early Elementary Music Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Bring music to life for our youngest learners.

Bach to Rock – Herndon is hiring experienced early childhood music instructors to teach ages 18 months–7 years in small, engaging classes (Rock n Roll, Rock City, Kids n Keys, Fun with Music). You’ll lead joyful, structured lessons that build foundations in rhythm, movement, singing, instrument exploration, and early piano/keyboard skills.

If you love working with young children, can run a calm, happy room, and know how to make simple music moments feel magical, this is for you.

What you’ll do

• Teach parent-and-child and preschool/early-elementary classes with clear routines and upbeat energy.
• Model music fundamentals: steady beat, call-and-response, tonal/rhythmic patterns, and beginner piano/keyboard skills.
• Manage classrooms gracefully: transitions, attention, behavior, and safety.
• Communicate with parents at drop-off/pick-up; share simple at-home tips.
• Keep materials organized; follow lesson plans; log curriculum/notes.
• Occasionally, teach satellite classes at partner sites in the community.

Schedule & pay

• Part-time with consistent class blocks. Peak times: Weekdays 4:30–7:30 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM .
• $17.00–$17.50/hour (paid training).

Must-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (degree in Music/Music Ed or ECE preferred).
• Demonstrated success teaching or leading groups of children under age 7 .
• Elementary–intermediate piano/keyboard skills.
• Strong classroom management and warm, professional parent communication.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded; able to lift/move small instruments/props.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation (for local satellites).

Nice-to-haves

• Coursework/degree in Music, Music Ed, Early Childhood, or Elementary Ed .
• Or equivalent professional background (e.g., children’s choir leader, church music leader, Montessori/ECE aide with music focus).
• First Aid/CPR.

Why this is a great fit

• Make a real impact at the most formative ages.
• Teach with a proven early-childhood curriculum: Rock n Roll (1–3), Rock City (3–5), Kids n Keys (5–7), Fun with Music (6–7).
• Supportive team culture, clear lesson plans, paid training.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.