EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC EDUCATOR
Bach to Rock Herndon | $17–$25/hr | Mornings, afternoons, and Saturdays
YOU LOVE TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN
You light up around three-year-olds. You know how to read a room of toddlers. You've spent enough time with kids ages 1–7 to know what works (movement, repetition, story, song) and what doesn't (sitting still, complex instructions, anything longer than 5 minutes).
You also have musical skills; maybe formal training, maybe years of singing in choir, maybe self-taught piano or guitar; and you've been looking for a teaching role that lets you actually use them.
That role exists at Bach to Rock Herndon.
WHAT YOU'LL TEACH
We run four early childhood music programs at our Herndon studio:
ROCK N ROLL (ages 1–3): A 45-minute parent-and-child music class. Sing-alongs, story time, simple instruments, movement. Caregivers stay in the room.
ROCK CITY® (ages 3–5): Our preschool group class. 45 minutes of storytelling-based music exploration where each musical concept (loud/soft, fast/slow, high/low) is connected to a children's story.
KIDS N KEYS (ages 5–7): A 45-minute group piano class for up to five kids. Basic finger placement, simple melodies, and early music theory through familiar songs.
FUN WITH MUSIC (ages 6–7): A 45-minute exploratory class where early elementary kids try piano, guitar, percussion, ukulele, and voice in a low-pressure social setting.
You'll teach 4 to 8 of these classes per week based on your availability and class enrollment. We'll start you in the program(s) you're most comfortable with and grow your assignments from there.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You probably check most of these boxes:
Direct, hands-on experience teaching or leading children ages 1–7. Preschool, daycare, music classes, summer camp, after-school programs, parent-and-child classes, or experience as a parent/caregiver. The more direct, the better.
Functional music skills. You can play piano OR guitar/ukulele well enough to accompany simple children's songs, AND you can sing in tune with confidence in front of a group.
Comfort with parents in the room (Rock n Roll classes always have parents present. Other classes have parents picking up and dropping off).
Patience that doesn't run out, warmth that doesn't fake, energy that lasts 45 minutes.
Reliable transportation to our Herndon studio (WorldGate Centre).
18+, willing to pass a background check, authorized to work in the U.S.
CREDENTIALS WE LOVE (NOT REQUIRED)
- Early Childhood Education degree, CDA, or related credential
- Music Education degree (B.M.E. or M.M.E.)
- Kindermusik certified educator
- Music Together registered teacher
- Musikgarten certified
- Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, or Suzuki training
- Preschool, daycare, or early-elementary teaching background
- Bilingual. Herndon's families speak many languages, especially Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, and Korean
WHY US (FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, SPECIFICALLY)
- A real curriculum already built. You don't have to design from scratch each week. You personalize and lead.
- Small class sizes (typically 3–6 kids). Every child gets your attention.
- A studio with quality instruments, props, and visual materials already in place.
- A supportive team that includes other EC educators and working musicians, not isolated like many preschool roles.
- Pay $17–$25/hr based on experience and credentials.
- W-2 employment; taxes handled, real paycheck - 401(k) with match.
- Flexible scheduling that respects your other commitments (family, second job, school).
- Parent communication tools handled by our software. You teach, we handle the messaging logistics.
- Clear growth path: lead instructor, summer camp lead, EC program coordinator.
OUR HIRING PROCESS: FAST AND HONEST
We move quickly. Most candidates go from application to offer in 7–10 days.
- Apply; quick application, 5 prescreen questions, your resume.
- Schedule a video interview. Our automated assistant books you in within hours.
- Video interview (30 min, Zoom). Assistant Director conversation about your music, your teaching, and the role.
- In-person audition (45 min, in our studio). Observe a real EC class for 30 minutes, then lead a closing 15-minute activity.
- Offer (within 72 hours of audition).
- Background check. Standard for any role with kids.
- Welcome aboard!
APPLY TODAY
Click apply. We review every application within 3 business days. We'd love to meet you.
Bach to Rock Herndon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students. Qualified candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.