Preschool & Early Elementary Music Instructor

Company: Bach to Rock: America's Music School
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

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.

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