Cantare is seeking a part-time (hourly), dynamic, experienced music teacher to join our team of professional Teaching Artists, with an interest to work with one or more of the following categories:
Preschool (3-5 year-olds) during school hours
Grades TK-2nd during the school hours or after-school hours
Hours:
Lessons during the school hours or after-school.
Professional development sessions and check-in with supervisor
Schedules are designed with Teaching Artist’s input and is upon agreement between the Teaching Artists and the school sites
Job Duties:
Prepare and teach weekly lessons
Build relationship with students by engaging school staff and its community
Organize performances at school events, in collaboration with Cantare as well as school staff
Represent Cantare with high standards of professionalism and punctuality
Attend paid professional development sessions and staff meetings
Complete tasks in a timely manner
Qualifications:
B.A. or equivalent in music field
Experience in Kodály and Orff music education preferred
A commitment to artistic and educational excellence
Experience teaching music from culturally diverse traditions and genres
Ability to teach healthy vocal technique
Encouraging, compassionate, and effective classroom management skills
Experience working with students in economically disadvantaged communities a plus
Fluency in languages other than English a plus
Start Date: August 2025. Teaching Artists enter an employment contract with Cantare until the end of school year in May 2026.
Compensation:
$62.50-$72.00 per in-school lesson, commensurate with experience.
$110.00/performance during school hours
$139.25/performance evening and weekend
$32/hr for Professional Development
Benefits
Paid sick leave
Opportunity to contribute to Roth IRA
Professional development opportunities are included, along with a budget for supplies, equipment, and access to libraries of music and materials. Teaching Artists receive support from Cantare’s artistic and administrative staff. We have a dynamic team of Teaching Artists with diverse talents and experience who support one another, collaborate musically, and share materials. Explore www.cantareconvivo.org to learn more about our organization.
Successful candidates will need to pass a background check. Cantare is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants should send the following to Conway Tan-Gregory, Director of Music Education at [email protected]
Cover letter
Resume
Two references
A video teaching sample, if possible. Otherwise, the video could be substituted with an in-person teaching observation.