Early Childhood Teacher - Riverdale Music Academy, NJ

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun and nurturing music educator who is experienced in teaching early childhood music t o teach part-time at Riverdale Music Academy , in Riverdale, New Jersey. We are looking for instructors who will teach IN PERSON.

Teachers must be available for a minimum of two 4-hour teaching blocks on a weekly basis . The available teaching blocks are Monday through Friday from 3:15pm-7:45pm .

Teacher will be teaching one-on-one lessons to students ages 4-7 years old. Lesson runtime is 30 minutes.

Both students and school staff appreciate consistency, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in Music Education or Music Performance and a demonstrated love of teaching. Experience working with children ages 5-7 years old, and the ability to pass a routine background check are a must. Proficient piano and guitar skills are helpful but not required.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $30-37/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven music & dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is specifically for Riverdale Music Academy in Riverdale, NJ. At Riverdale Music Academy, we go beyond notes and technique—offering personalized lessons that spark confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music. Led by expert educators who mentor and inspire, our inclusive, student-centered approach empowers musicians of all ages to grow on their own terms. Whether you're at Riverdale Music Academy, you'll find a welcoming space where music becomes a joyful and transformative journey.

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Who We Are
Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Christine through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30-37 per hour