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Bach to Rock

Early Childhood Music Instructor

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

... as a part-time employee providing music classes to young children primarily, as well as older ... Patient musicians with a flair for comedy/ drama that enjoy playing music games, reading stories ...

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Early Childhood Music Instructor

Bach to Rock - Tanasbourne, OR

Hillsboro, OR

$16 - $21.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking a Music Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music classes to young children primarily, as well as older children in private lessons, group lessons, camps and bands.

Early Childhood Teachers at Bach to Rock create a fun, educational and safe environment for children to explore the world of music. This job is a perfect fit for those interested in the musical & educational development of young children. Patient musicians with a flair for comedy/ drama that enjoy playing music games, reading stories and inspiring young children - this is your perfect fit.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead B2R’s early childhood classes (Rock n Roll, Rock City, Fun With Music and/or Kids n Keys)
  • Be able to relate/ communicate with parents of students successes in lessons and challenges in working with students who may have various obstacles in maintaining focused behavior
  • Prepare for and deliver instruction using the Bach to Rock detailed lesson plans and activities
  • Create a warm and welcoming class environment in which young children can feel safe
  • Use the recommendations in the B2R curriculum to encourage and educate caregivers that attend class with their toddlers
  • Assist at B2R events, help promote the B2R school and curriculum at events we host and help support in the community.

Requirements:

  • Must have a background in the arts (theater, art, music, etc...) and/ or child development with musical abilities.
  • Focus on Fun with a high comfort level in directing 3-8 children to meet musical goals.
  • Must feel comfortable in an active and noisy setting
  • Effective time management and organizational skills to keep a group of students engaged
  • Comfortable working and adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities 
  • Must demonstrate an understanding of basic music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts in a developmentally appropriate and age appropriate manner with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 
  • Ability to interact effectively with both children and adults
  • Must play a musical instrument – piano, keys, or guitar preferred 
  • Must be able to sing a cappella (unaccompanied)
  • Must demonstrate the ability to run basic sound equipment and computers
  • Ability to pass a background check

Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching. 

B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.  

This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:

Timbre Land, LLC, which specializes in the development of music educational programs, retail musical and event sales and event resources for family education and academic communities. 

Timbre Land LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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