First Music Instructor, part-time

About the role

Levine Music is seeking a compassionate, creative educator to join our First Music Department. The ideal candidate will inspire early childhood music-making and contribute to a collaborative, supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes for children ages 4 months through 5 years using Levine’s First Music Curriculum
• Attend First Music curriculum planning meetings and Professional Development sessions throughout the year
• Perform in and co-lead seasonal, departmental events

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in music, early childhood music education, or a related field, or demonstrate comparable training and experience
• Strong foundation in and passion for teaching infants, toddlers, and young children
• Understanding of how music supports early development, creativity, and connection
• Confidence leading engaging, play-based group classes for children and caregivers, including singing unaccompanied in a range appropriate for young learners
• Experience playing a harmony instrument (i.e. guitar, ukulele, piano) for accompanied singing activities
• Ability to create joyful, inclusive classroom environments
• Experience working with students across a wide range of abilities, learning styles, and lived experiences

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will hold a bachelor’s degree in music, early childhood music education, or a related field, or demonstrate comparable training and experience.

Skills

• Passion for early childhood music education
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Levine Music fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment where children and families of all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered to participate fully.

Pay

Compensation will be awarded according to qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Teaching begins in September. Positions are part-time, teaching 3, one-hour classes on Saturday mornings, 9am-12pm at Levine West Falls Church Campus. Opportunities to teach additional classes may arise but are not guaranteed. The 15-week Fall session runs from September to December, the 15-week Spring session from January to April, and the optional 4-week summer session from May to June.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and a video of teaching a group class (if possible) via email to: A. Maria Williams
Senior Director Human Resources
Levine Music
www.levinemusic.org
hrinstructor@levinemusic.org