At Lucy Sparkles & Friends, we bring music, drama, and dance to young children across preschools, nurseries, playgroups, and birthday parties. Our goal is to inspire creativity, boost confidence, and foster a lifelong love of the performing arts in early childhood.
We pride ourselves on a supportive culture where our teachers truly love what they do—most stay with us for more than two years before moving on to pursue PhDs or relocation overseas/interstate!
Position Overview
We are looking for an energetic, engaging, and passionate Music Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will deliver fun, structured music sessions designed for babies, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–7). You'll lead singing, movement, rhythm exercises, and basic musical instrument exploration using our established curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Engaging Classes: Deliver lively music sessions for young children and their caregivers using a variety of props, puppets, and instruments.
- Curriculum Delivery: Follow provided lesson plans while bringing your own personal flair, enthusiasm, and energy to every session.
- Child & Parent Engagement: Create a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging environment for children and parents alike.
- Setup & Pack Down: Manage class materials, instruments, and equipment safely before and after sessions.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Background in Music/Early Childhood: Singing ability and foundational knowledge of music (ability to lead a class singing pitching correctly).
- High Energy & Passion: Ability to connect with young children, hold their attention, and make learning fun.
- Punctuality & Reliability: Strong organizational skills and commitment to scheduled classes.
- Working with Children Check: Current background check/clearance to work with minors (or willingness to obtain before starting).
- Transportation: Access to reliable transport to travel between class venues or event locations.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and access to lesson plans, original music, and high-quality resources.
- Flexible, part-time working hours (ideal for students, performers, or working parents).
- A fun, supportive, and creative working environment.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
How to Apply
If you love working with children and bringing music to life, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your background in music or early childhood education to [email protected]
Pay: $28.66 – $56.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
Work Location: In person
