Music Educator

Join Our Team as a Music Educator!

At Music & Arts, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools and support necessary to focus on what truly matters: inspiring students through the joy of music. Our robust benefits, commitment to innovation, and opportunities for career growth make this a rewarding and impactful role.

We are looking for talented educators who are not only skilled musicians but also passionate about empowering learners. Private music lessons serve as the foundation for a lifelong relationship with music, and we are committed to finding instructors who are experts in their instruments. With us handling the administrative tasks, you can concentrate on what you do best: inspire and cultivate the next generation of musicians!

What You'll Do:

Provide engaging music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.Establish positive relationships with students and parents through consistent communication, goal-setting, and progress tracking.Collaborate with store teams to schedule lessons and promote student retention.Share your musical knowledge and expertise to inspire students and nurture their growth.Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or related experience.A minimum of 2 years of experience in music teaching.Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees (Master's or Doctoral) in Music.Professional teaching memberships or certifications.8+ years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments (including but not limited to banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice).About Music & Arts

Music & Arts encourages creativity and artistry, promoting an environment where our team can discover their unique sound. We aim to create lifelong musicians and make a positive impact by helping people to experience the joy that comes from playing an instrument. Our philosophy centers around customer service, respect, integrity, and following our mission with enthusiasm.

The very first Music & Arts opened in 1952 in a small house in Bethesda, MD, founded by Benjamin O'Brien. Originally offering printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies, we shifted our focus to music, a decision that still shapes our mission today.

Since the 1990s, Music & Arts has grown into a national entity through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. We became part of the Guitar Center enterprise in 2005, now featuring 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Why Choose Music & Arts? Here are some of the benefits:

Compensation includes a non-teaching rate of $14.42/hr, alongside a teaching rate of $10-20/hr based on your background and experience. For our musician employees, we offer the unique opportunity for gig leave—take time off to share your music, then return to your role! Additionally, you will enjoy robust benefits such as a 401K with company match, employee discount programs, and more.

Please note, the job posting is not necessarily a reflection of actual compensation, nor a guarantee of specific pay, which depends on experience, education, and other factors. The pay range provided aligns with state-specific laws and may vary in other locations.

Additional Information:

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing fair employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require assistance to access our website or express interest in this opportunity, please contact us for accommodation.