MUSIC TEACHER FOR YOUNG KIDS
Bach to Rock Herndon | $17–$25/hr | Flexible afternoons, evenings, Saturdays
YOU ARE A MUSICIAN
You sing in tune. You can sit at a piano or pick up a guitar and lead "Wheels on the Bus" without thinking. You're comfortable in front of a crowd, even if that crowd is six four-year-olds and their parents. You also know that pure performing doesn't pay the bills, and the gig calendar is unpredictable. You're looking for steady, predictable, part-time teaching work that fits around the rest of your musical life.
We have that work.
THE GIG
Bach to Rock Herndon runs four early childhood music programs for kids ages 1 through 7 and their families. We need a musician to lead these classes | 4 to 8 of them per week, depending on your availability and our class schedule.
ROCK N ROLL (ages 1–3) | parent-and-child class, 45 min, sing-alongs, story time, instrument exploration
ROCK CITY® (ages 3–5) | preschool group class, 45 min, storytelling-based music exploration
KIDS N KEYS (ages 5–7) | group piano class, 45 min, basic finger placement, simple songs
FUN WITH MUSIC (ages 6–7) | multi-instrument exploration class for early elementary kids
You'll be assigned a mix based on your strengths and what's enrolled.
WHO WE NEED
You probably check most of these boxes:
You're functionally proficient on piano AND at least one of: guitar, ukulele, voice. You can accompany simple children's songs without sweating it.
You sing in tune with confidence. You'll sing a LOT in this role.
You can read sheet music and chord charts. You can transpose simple things on the fly.
You have at least some experience with young children | could be teaching, camp counseling, music ministry, parenting, summer camp, family ESL classes, anything that put you in front of kids ages 1–7 in a teaching/leading capacity.
You can reliably commute to our studio in Herndon (WorldGate Centre, just off the Dulles Toll Road).
You're 18+, can pass a background check, and authorized to work in the U.S.
BONUS POINTS (NOT REQUIRED)
- Music Education degree (B.M.E. or M.M.E.)
- Performance degree from a conservatory
- Active gigging experience (band, ensemble, solo, session work)
- Kindermusik, Music Together, Musikgarten, or similar EC certifications
- Multilingual | Herndon's families speak many languages
WHY US (FOR MUSICIANS, SPECIFICALLY)
- Steady part-time income that respects your gig calendar
- W-2 employment | we handle taxes and you get a real paycheck
- 401(k) with match
- Pay $17–$25/hr based on experience and credentials
- Professional studio with quality keyboards, instruments, recording studio, and an actual lighting rig
- You'll be teaching alongside other working musicians
- Free practice room access during studio hours
- A clear path to growing your role: lead instructor, summer camp lead, and more
- We handle marketing, enrollment, billing, and parent communication tools | you focus on the music
OUR HIRING PROCESS — FAST AND HONEST
We move quickly. Most candidates go from application to offer in 7–10 days.
1. Apply | quick application, 5 prescreen questions, your resume.
2. Schedule a video interview | our automated assistant books you in within hours.
3. Video interview (25 min, Zoom) | Assistant Director conversation about your music, your teaching, and the role.
4. In-person audition (45 min, in our studio) | observe a real EC class for 30 minutes, then lead a closing 15-minute activity.
5. Offer (within 72 hours of audition).
6. Background check | standard for any role with kids.
7. Welcome aboard!
APPLY
Click apply. We review every application within 3 business days.
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.