After-School Band and Instrumental Music Teacher

Since 1979, Action Day Elementary & Middle Schools have provided a welcoming environment where children can truly thrive. Our unique blend of strong academics, innovative programs, and expressive arts fosters curiosity, confidence, and leadership in every student. With small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and STEAM-integrated curriculum that emphasizes experiential and learning, our students consistently score in the 90+ percentile on statewide tests. 

Parents especially appreciate our comprehensive extended-care options, covering summer and holiday breaks, as well as our enriching onsite extras. From dance and sports to music, art, and our Innovation Hub, we provide experiences that spark creativity and expand young minds. At Action Day Schools, we cultivate a vibrant learning community rooted in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our after-school enrichment programs inspire students to think outside the box, explore their talents, and develop a lifelong love of learning and music.

In 2024, Action Day Schools was voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area! We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered, creative, and committed teachers and school administrators who carefully challenge, respect, and encourage each child as a unique individual.  Their dedication to our programs are the reason we continue to expand, and we are seeking professional, positive, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving school and uphold our reputation of excellence!  Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!

Position Available: Part-Time After-School Band and Instrumental Music Teacher (Grades K-8)

At Action Day, we believe in fostering a love for music and the performing arts through engaging, high-quality instruction that inspires creativity, confidence, and teamwork. We are seeking a passionate and versatile After-School Band and Instrumental Music Teacher to lead and expand our growing music program for elementary and middle school students. The ideal candidate will inspire students through engaging instruction in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, fostering creativity, collaboration, and musical confidence. If you love teaching a variety of instruments, directing student ensembles, and sparking a lifelong love of music, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come share your passion and make music come alive for our students! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead group and individual music lessons for students (grades K-8) across a range of instruments: piano, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion.
• Direct after-school band rehearsals, ensembles, and student performances.
• Develop a creative and innovative curriculum that nurtures musical skills, creativity, and teamwork.
• Encourage entrepreneurial mindsets by guiding students in organizing performances, composing music, and exploring music technology.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support growth.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.

Professional Development Opportunities For Teachers at Action Day Schools:

• Hands- on training with a mentor-teacher, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
• Staff Referral Bonus Programs
• The ability to collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
• Career Growth Programs and New Leader Trainings with opportunities for leadership roles as a Head or Master Teacher or School Administration 
• A Leadership team of brilliant Program Directors dedicated to empowering teachers and creating a fun place to work that offers challenge, motivation, and career opportunities

Compensation- $45.00- $50.00 per hour

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will come to us with:

• A bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field is preferred (experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Proficiency in at least two of the following: piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion; ability to support instruction in all.
• Experience teaching music to children ages 5–14, preferably in a group setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking in students.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic school community.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees working 30+hrs/wk include:

• Small class sizes
• Family oriented community
• iPad program
• Flipped classrooms
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
• Childcare/Private Education Benefits-- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!