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Chambers Music Studio | Columbus, Ohio

About Chambers Music Studio

At Chambers Music Studio, our mission is Saving the World Through Music Education. We believe music helps children develop confidence, creativity, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are guided by five core values:

Community - Building meaningful relationships through music and creating a place where everyone belongs.

Hustle with Heart - Giving our best effort because our students, families, and team deserve it.

Inspire Leadership - Helping children develop confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills.

Creativity - Encouraging imagination, curiosity, and artistic expression.

Swift Excellence - Pursuing high standards while remaining responsive, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

We are seeking a warm, engaging, and dependable music educator who shares these values and is excited to make a difference in the lives of young children and families.

Position Overview

This position includes teaching after-school music programs at local school partners as well as caregiver-and-child music classes at Chambers Music Studio locations. Additional daytime and early afternoon teaching opportunities may also be available based on your schedule and interests.

This role is ideal for:

• Retired teachers
• Former music educators
• Early childhood educators
• Preschool teachers
• Stay-at-home parents returning to the workforce
• Parents seeking a flexible and meaningful part-time position
• Church musicians and children's ministry leaders
• Individuals who love working with young children and families

Music teaching experience is helpful but not required. We provide curriculum, lesson plans, training, mentorship, and ongoing support.

Schedule & Commitment

This position follows a consistent weekly teaching schedule that aligns with school partnerships and Chambers Music Studio programming.

Current assignments include:

After-School Programs

• Approximately 3:00 PM-4:30 PM at one partner school
• Approximately 3:30 PM-5:00 PM at a second partner school

• Two afternoons per week

Caregiver & Child Music Classes

• Daytime classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers

Additional Opportunities Available

• Morning preschool music classes

• Early afternoon school partnership classes

• Community music programs
• Summer camps
• Special events

• Substitute teaching opportunities

• Additional early childhood music classes

Our programs operate year-round from August through July. During the school year, instructors follow a consistent schedule aligned with partner school programming and studio classes. Summer schedules are often adjusted to reflect seasonal enrollment and camp offerings, typically providing a slightly lighter teaching load while maintaining consistent employment opportunities. What You'll Do

• Teach engaging music classes using Chambers Music Studio curriculum
• Lead singing, movement, rhythm activities, instrument exploration, musical games, and creative play
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment 
• Build positive relationships with children, caregivers, school staff, and fellow team members
• Follow lesson plans and program expectations
• Maintain classroom organization and materials
• Record basic lesson notes, attendance, and student progress updates
• Communicate professionally with parents, caregivers, school staff, and team members
• Share important information regarding student participation, milestones, and classroom experiences as needed
• Attend training, meetings, and professional development opportunities as assigned
• Represent Chambers Music Studio professionally in all settings 

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

Success in this role starts with relationships.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being around children and naturally connects with families. The ideal candidate is warm, energetic, encouraging, and able to make children feel excited, welcomed, and successful.

While musical skills and teaching techniques can be trained, the ability to connect with children and create a joyful classroom experience is essential.

The ideal candidate:

• Loves working with children ages birth through six
• Is naturally personable and engaging
• Enjoys interacting with parents and caregivers
• Communicates professionally and warmly with families
• Is comfortable writing brief lesson notes and student updates
• Brings positive energy to every class
• Is comfortable leading groups
• Can adapt when children need a different approach
• Creates a fun and welcoming environment
• Enjoys learning new skills and teaching techniques
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Is flexible and able to adapt as programs grow and evolve
• Enjoys being part of a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
• Takes initiative and looks for ways to help the team succeed
• Values consistency and reliability
• Can maintain a regular weekly teaching schedule throughout the year
• Understands the importance of being a dependable presence for students, families, and school partners

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with young children
• Experience in music education, early childhood education, childcare, preschool, camps, church programs, or similar settings
• Strong singing and classroom leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using basic technology for lesson notes, attendance tracking, and communication
• Ability to write brief student notes and communicate effectively with families
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to transport classroom materials as needed
• Dependable attendance and punctuality

Bonus Qualifications

• Degree in Music Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Music, or a related field

• Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze, Music Together, Kindermusik, or similar training

• Experience teaching group classes

• Experience leading parent-and-child classes

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time scheduling

• Established curriculum and lesson plans

• Paid training and professional development

• Opportunity for additional hours and growth

• Meaningful work making a difference in children's lives

• The opportunity to inspire a lifelong love of music in children and families

Our Team Culture

Chambers Music Studio is a growing organization with exciting opportunities for teachers who enjoy learning, collaborating, and contributing to something bigger than themselves.

We are looking for team members who embrace our values of Community, Hustle with Heart, Inspire Leadership, Creativity, and Swift Excellence. Successful team members are positive, dependable, growth-minded, and excited to work alongside others to create exceptional experiences for children and families.

If you enjoy working with a supportive team, are open to new ideas and ongoing professional development, and want to be part of a growing music education organization that is making a difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Chambers Music Studio
Saving the World Through Music Education

Employment Type: PART_TIME