Salary: Hourly pay range: $20 $30, based on experience
Part-Time Choir Instructor
STEAMspark is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Part-Time Choir Instructor to help young children discover the joy of singing while fostering musicality, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and creative expression. Your role will involve planning and leading engaging choir classes for children beginning at age 4 that align with our Montessori and STEAM curriculum while creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment.
Job Overview
- Are you a passionate music educator with a talent for vocal instruction?
- Do you enjoy helping young children discover the beauty of orchestral music in a nurturing and academically rich environment?
As our Part-Time Choir Instructor, you'll guide small group choir classes for children beginning at age 4. Students will develop healthy vocal technique, musicianship, confidence, teamwork, and stage presence through engaging rehearsals and performances.
Work Schedule
- Part-time position
- Afternoon classes from 2:30 PM 5:30 PM, one or two days per week
- Exact schedule will be determined based on student enrollment and class grouping.
Key Responsibilities
Music Instruction & Ensemble Preparation
- Teach age-appropriate choir classes for children beginning at age 4.
- Develop healthy vocal technique, breathing, pitch matching, rhythm, diction, and beginning music literacy.
- Prepare students for school performances and special events throughout the year.
- Select engaging repertoire appropriate for students' developmental levels.
- Prepare for and direct the Winter (December) and Spring (April/May) recitals.
Child Engagement & Growth
- Create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters joy and confidence through singing.
- Adapt instruction to meet a range of learning styles and developmental needs
- Offer supportive feedback that encourages musical and personal growth.
Collaboration & Communication
- Communicate regularly with families and school staff regarding progress, rehearsals, and performances.
- Coordinate with other arts instructors for school programs and performances.
- Maintain attendance and basic records for each student
Required Qualifications
- Strong vocal performance skills.
- Experience teaching choir or vocal music to children, preferably ages 410.
- Enthusiasm for working in a nurturing Montessori-inspired environment
- Clear communication and classroom management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Music Education, Vocal Performance, Choral Conducting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience directing children's choirs.
- Piano accompaniment skills are highly desirable.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay range: $20 $35, based on experience
- Professional development support
- Flexible, consistent part-time schedule
- Opportunity to grow arts programming in a vibrant school community
Why Work at STEAMspark?
STEAMspark is more than a school. It is a space where innovation, imagination, and individual growth are celebrated. We believe the arts are vital to nurturing confident, capable, and creative learners. If you are passionate about sharing the joy of dance with young children in a supportive and enriching environment, we invite you to join our team.
About our Organization
STEAMspark is an AMI/USA recognized in our Primary environment and an AMS Verified School. We are also fully accredited through Cognia, which encompasses NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Together, these distinctions allow us to serve children from as young as 6 weeks old in our Nido environment through 12th grade.
We are committed to:
- Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.
- Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.
- Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.
- Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.
Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:
- Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost)
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Mentorship Opportunities