Good Grooves Music Lessons and Therapy is looking for a dependable, engaging music instructor to join our teaching team in the Durham/Chapel Hill area.
Our greatest scheduling need is Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings, approximately 3–8 PM. Applicants available both days are especially encouraged to apply. We will also consider applicants with consistent availability on one of those days. Additional weekday teaching opportunities may be available.
We currently have students ready to be assigned and welcome instructors who teach piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, percussion, or multiple instruments.
This is a part-time employee position with the opportunity to build a consistent teaching schedule. Expected hours are 5–15 per week as the teaching schedule develops. Initial hours vary based on availability and student assignments. Lessons take place at our studio on the Durham/Chapel Hill border and in students’ homes throughout the surrounding area.
About the Position
Our instructors provide engaging, individualized private music lessons to children, teens, and adults. Most of our students are children, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys helping young musicians develop their skills, confidence, creativity, and love of music.
Depending on experience and interest, instructors may also teach small-group classes, camps, and other music programs.
We coordinate student assignments and travel routes based on each instructor’s availability, instruments, and location. Teaching hours grow as students are assigned and enrolled.
What We’re Looking For
Strong musicianship and proficiency sufficient to teach piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, or percussionAbility to read music and understand music theory appropriate to the instrument(s) taughtA warm, engaging, and adaptable teaching approachDependability, professionalism, and strong communication skillsAbility to adapt instruction to different ages, abilities, learning styles, and musical interestsReliable transportation and willingness to teach in students’ homes in the Durham/Chapel Hill areaConsistent after-school and evening availability, with priority given to Mondays and TuesdaysAbility to maintain an ongoing weekly teaching schedule throughout the school yearPrevious music teaching experience or experience working with children is preferred. Current college music students and recent graduates with strong musicianship are encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Support
$24–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualificationsPaid designated lesson planning timeMileage support for instructors teaching in students’ homesProfessional development assistanceAdministrative support and access to teaching resourcesWhy Good Grooves?
Good Grooves is a locally owned music school and music therapy practice committed to supportive, creative, and student-centered music experiences. Our teachers adapt lessons to each student’s goals and interests, with an emphasis on making music meaningful and enjoyable.
We handle scheduling, billing, and family enrollment so instructors can focus on teaching. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and grow a consistent schedule as part of a supportive team.
To Apply
Please complete the Good Grooves employment application linked through this posting. A résumé is required, and a cover letter is optional.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
Professional development assistanceApplication Question(s):
This position includes both in-studio and in-home lessons in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. Do you have reliable transportation and are you comfortable traveling between lesson locations?What are you looking for in a part-time teaching position over the next 1–2 years?What instrument(s) and/or voice are you comfortable teaching, and at what levels? Please briefly describe your musical training and teaching experience.Describe your experience teaching music, particularly to children or beginning students. What approach do you use to keep lessons engaging and adapt to individual students?Our greatest need is Monday and Tuesday afternoons/evenings, approximately 3–8 PM. What exact hours are you consistently available on each of those days? Please also list any additional weekday availability and any anticipated schedule changes next semester.Work Location: In person
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