Music Teacher
Is This You?
You’re the teacher who picks up a ukulele in front of a room full of nervous 4th graders, plays four chords, and watches their faces change when they realize they can do it too. You don’t just play well. You teach well. You know how to break a strum pattern into pieces, demonstrate it clearly, walk students through it step by step, and correct their grip before a bad habit sets in.
You love music deeply, but you love kids more. You care whether your high schooler actually learns to play a full song or just fakes it. You notice when your middle schooler is frustrated and you know how to meet her right there, not with a pep talk, but with a simpler version of the same skill that lets her succeed and build. You see music as a gift from God, and teaching it as an act of worship, not just a way to fill an afternoon.
You want meaningful work that fits your life, 2–3 days per week, fully remote, with room to grow. You’re comfortable on camera, self-directed, and excited about building a music program from the ground up. You don’t need someone handing you a lesson plan. You are the person who writes the lesson plan.
The Position & What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities:
- Teach live virtual ukulele and guitar classes (45–55 minutes) to students across three grade-level pods: 4th/5th, middle school, and high school
- Design curriculum and lesson plans from scratch, with compensated planning time built into your hours
- Demonstrate techniques clearly, guide students through practice, and give corrective feedback in real time
- Integrate biblical worldview naturally throughout your teaching, helping students see music as part of God’s creative design, not as an add-on devotional tacked to the beginning of class
- Teach private lessons
- Over time, develop additional music courses if you have the skills and vision for it. Songwriting, music production, music theory, worship leading, the door is open. This isn’t a requirement, but it’s an opportunity.
Collaboration & Community:
- Work alongside a team of educators who share your passion for bringing learning to life
- Engage actively in the Lemons-Aid community. You’re not an isolated contractor.
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Contribute your ideas and creativity to strengthen our program
What This Job Is NOT
Let’s be direct about who this role isn’t for:
- NOT a performance gig. You’re teaching kids to play, not showcasing yourself. If your instinct is to impress rather than instruct, this isn’t your role.
- NOT a passive role. You design curriculum, build relationships with families, and shape the program. There’s no binder to follow.
- NOT a full-time position. If you need 40 hours and benefits for a family of four, this won’t meet your needs.
- NOT for people who need a lot of direction. You’ll get support, but you need to take ownership and run with creative freedom.
- NOT a checkbox Christian role. If biblical worldview integration feels awkward or forced to you, this isn’t the right fit. We’re looking for someone who genuinely sees music as a gift from God and teaches from that conviction.
- NOT a “hang out and jam” class. This is structured instruction. Students learn skills in a clear progression, not a weekly free-play session.
Qualifications
Required:
- Proficiency in ukulele and guitar, at minimum, with the ability to teach beginners through intermediate
- Experience teaching music to children or teens, whether classroom, private studio, church music ministry, co-op, or homeschool setting
- Ability to design lessons and curriculum, not just show up and play
- A genuine, living Christian faith that shapes how you teach and interact with students
- A direct, structured approach to instruction: demonstrate it, practice it together, let students apply it. This is not discovery learning or unstructured exploration.
- Tech proficiency including Zoom and LMS platforms, or a demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly
- Self-directed work ethic. You won’t be micromanaged, and you shouldn’t need to be.
Preferred:
- Teaching certificate or degree in music/music education
- Additional instruments or music skills beyond ukulele and guitar
- Experience with homeschool families, co-ops, or Christian education
- Ideas for creative music courses you’d love to build
- Bonus: Can teach group and private piano lessons
Compensation & Benefits
- $25–$30/hour depending on degree, credentials, and experience
- Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week regardless of enrollment
- Growth potential to 20 hours per week
- Paid planning time
- Private lesson opportunities for additional hours
- Paid sick leave with substitute coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited free classes at Lemons-Aid Learning for your homeschool children (space permitting)
- Fully remote, work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Flexible schedule, typically 2–3 days per week
- Start Date: September 1, 2026
Application Process
We’re looking for someone special, so our application process reflects that. Here’s what to expect:
Step 1: Complete our full application (including questions about your ability to integrate a biblical worldview in your teaching)
Step 2: Finalists create a sample lesson demonstrating structured instruction and biblical integration
Step 3: Final interview where you’ll teach a portion of your sample lesson
Join Us
This role is for someone who sees music as God’s gift and wants to help students unwrap it. For someone who believes a kid strumming her first chord progression is a moment worth showing up for, and who wants to build something that lasts.
If you’re ready to expand our music program, teach students who are hungry to learn, and be part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love to hear from you.