Position Type: Part-Time, 10-Month Position
Schedule: Twice weekly, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Embark Education
Age Groups Served: Children ages 6 weeks – 5 years
About Embark Education
Embark Education is an inclusive early childhood program serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in a safe, loving, and diverse environment where everyone belongs. We are committed to nurturing creativity, curiosity, individuality, and connection through meaningful learning experiences, and our music program is an important extension of that mission.
Position Overview
Embark Education is seeking an enthusiastic Music Instructor who uses a multisensory approach to inspire young children in an inclusive classroom setting. The ideal candidate values diversity and belonging and creates joyful musical experiences that support children of all abilities and learning styles.
The Music Instructor will lead 8-9 classes in 25-minute increments twice weekly between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Lessons should encourage movement, creativity, self-expression, sensory exploration, and social-emotional growth through music.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead developmentally appropriate music experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
- Incorporate multisensory teaching strategies including movement, rhythm, instruments, visuals, storytelling, and interactive play
- Foster an inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed, supported, and successful
- Adapt activities to meet a variety of developmental and learning needs
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support children’s participation and engagement
- Maintain a positive, nurturing, and energetic classroom presence
- Organize and care for music materials and instruments
- Communicate professionally with staff and families
- Develop and lead a winter music performance or showcase for families that celebrates participation, creativity, and community
Qualifications
- Experience teaching music to young children, preferably in an early childhood or inclusive setting
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Ability to engage children through movement, singing, rhythm, and play-based learning
- Comfortable working with children of varying abilities and backgrounds
- Strong communication, creativity, and classroom management skills
- Degree or coursework in music education, early childhood education, music therapy, or a related field preferred
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings joy, warmth, and enthusiasm to every class
- Believes in the value of inclusive education
- Encourages creativity and individuality through music
- Creates a calm, welcoming environment where all children can participate meaningfully
- Values collaboration, family engagement, and community
- Understands that performances for young children should emphasize confidence, participation, and fun over perfection
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
