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Music Teacher

Boulder, CO · On-site

$40/hr

Music Instructor (In-Home Lessons) - Boulder, CO Mountainside Music Academy Mountainside Music ... Travel directly to students' homes in the Boulder area. * Create engaging and individualized lesson ...

Music Instructor

Edina, MN · On-site

$40/hr

Lakeside Music Academy is growing, and we're looking for passionate, reliable music instructors to ... Travel to students' homes in Edina, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Minnetonka and surrounding areas to ...

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Travel: N/A Education/ Qualifications: * Have two or more years of college in music (or related field), or equivalent years of related experience in a chapel/church ...

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Travel: N/A Education/ Qualifications: * Have two or more years of college in music (or related field), or equivalent years of related experience in a chapel/church ...

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How much do traveling music jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling music in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Traveling Music position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traveling Musician, you need strong musical proficiency, performance experience, and the ability to quickly adapt to different venues and audiences. Expertise in using and maintaining musical instruments, sound equipment, and sometimes familiarity with music production software is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resilience are essential for building rapport with diverse audiences and managing the demands of frequent travel. These abilities ensure consistent, high-quality performances and a positive, professional reputation while on the road.

What is a Traveling Music job?

A Traveling Music job typically involves performing, teaching, or managing live music while frequently moving between locations. Musicians in this role may tour with bands, work on cruise ships, or provide entertainment at various venues. Some jobs focus on education, such as teaching music workshops or private lessons while traveling. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong musical skills are essential for success in this field.

What are the typical working conditions for a Traveling Musician, and how often can I expect to be on the road?

As a Traveling Musician, your work environment frequently changes, as you’ll perform at a variety of venues such as concert halls, clubs, festivals, or private events across different locations. The travel schedule can be demanding, often requiring overnight stays and extended periods away from home, especially during tours or busy performance seasons. You may work both independently and as part of an ensemble or band, and collaborating with local teams for setup and sound checks is common. Flexibility and good time-management skills are important, as gigs may occur on evenings, weekends, or holidays. Embracing these dynamic conditions is key to thriving in this exciting and rewarding career.

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Infographic showing various Traveling Music job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,566 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Anticipated Traveling Music Teacher

Queen Creek Unified District

Queen Creek, AZ

$48K - $61K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

JOB GOAL:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each individual student in the district.
QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Valid State of Arizona Teaching Certification.
  2. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements.
  3. Must pass a background clearance
  4. Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 195 Days; 10 Months
COMPENSATION:  Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position
BENEFITS:  As per QCUSD District policy
REPORTS TO:  Principal
HOURS:  40 hours per week and may require longer hours - Monday-Friday
CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt 





PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  1. Supports the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District.
  2. Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum.
  3. Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
  4. Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences - this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline.
  5. Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents.
  6. Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required.
  7. Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
  8. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
  9. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior.
  10. Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner.
  11. Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of person-social adjustment, decision making, positive self-image and other life skills.
  12. Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies, regulations and administrative procedures.
  13. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner.
  14. Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school sponsored activities.
  15. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
  16. Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
  17. Maintains punctual and regular attendance.
  18. Demonstrates the ability to perform duties under stress while interacting with students, parents, peers, and the general public.
  19. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  














Notice of Nondiscrimination
Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.


El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religin, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientacin sexual en la admisin y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningn aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prcticas de contratacin. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las polticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Ttulo IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Telfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Seccin 504/ADA, Director de Educacin Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Telfono 480-987-5990.