Mountainside Music Academy

Music Teacher

Boulder, ColoradoPart-time
$40+ hourly
About the Job
Tired of Zoom lessons and rigid studios? Teach music your way, build real relationships, and get paid well to do what you love-in person.

Mountainside Music Academy is on a mission to change how music is taught. We bring high-quality music education directly into the homes of families in and around Boulder CO - creating deeper connections and better results for students, without the stale studio setting.

We’re looking for passionate, kind, and professional music teachers who want to make a real impact while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a self-designed teaching schedule.

Why This Role is Different:
  • Freedom to Build Your Ideal Schedule We won’t overload your calendar. You choose when, where, and how many students you want to teach.
  • No More Commuting to a Studio or Staring at Screens You’ll teach private, in-person lessons in students’ homes - just you and the student. No distractions. No tech glitches. No “you’re on mute.”
  • High Pay & Low Stress We start at $40/hour, and we handle the admin side (like billing and customer service) so you can just teach.
  • Inspire the Next Generation You’ll work with students who are excited to learn and families who value your time, energy, and expertise.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Teach weekly, in-home private music lessons to students in Boulder and nearby areas.
  • Customize lessons to match each student’s learning style and goals.
  • Foster a fun, encouraging, and professional learning environment.
  • Represent Mountainside Music Academy with kindness, punctuality, and reliability.

Who You Are:
  • A skilled musician with a degree in music or actively working toward one.
  • Enthusiastic about teaching students of all ages and backgrounds.
  • A strong communicator with a kind, encouraging presence.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and dependable.
  • Have your own reliable transportation.
  • Able to pass a background check.

Perks & Benefits:
  • $40/hour starting pay.
  • Flexible schedule built around your availability.
  • Autonomy & creative freedom in your teaching approach.
  • Join a growing, supportive community of music educators.
  • Be featured on our website and social channels to attract new students.
  • Direct impact on students' growth - without the red tape of a school or studio.

This isn’t just another teaching gig - it’s a chance to build a fulfilling, flexible music career.
Apply on our website: www.mountainsidemusicacademy.com/careers.