Job Description

Music Teacher, Greater Boston Area, Part-time (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)

Pay:

$70 per hour

Qualifications

Must pass CORI background checks for working with children Must have a car Must be available at least 3 days a week from 2pm to 6pm Experience working with children in a group, classroom or camp environment Can travel to Boston and surrounding suburb's community centers and schools Play a musical instrument

Why join Overture?

At Overture Games, we're on a mission to make learning music a blast for kids and inspire a new generation of creators!

We are expanding fast to meet the growing need for after-school music education around Boston and are seeking passionate musicians to join our team. Come join our journey to redefine music education with social, game-based, in-person experiences for youth. You'll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, all while making a meaningful impact on children's lives through music, technology and games.

Our growing team started two years ago when our founders met at Northwestern University. Our approach has attracted significant attention, including a recent to develop our own audio-responsive video game, Intervallic.

Ready to make some noise? Let's revolutionize music education!

Benefits:

Flexible Hours:

2-5 hours per week and choose the days that you work within the after-school hours of 2pm-6pm. We understand the power of flexibility for musicians!

Impact:

Inspire and nurture the next generation of creators to pursue degrees in music and STEAM.

Competitive Compensation:

we offer competitive pay plus bonus

Professional Development:

Access to ongoing training and growth opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and advance your career in music education.

Responsibilities:

Teach classes for children:

Deliver engaging music lessons for 5-12 students tailored to specific age groups (5-14 years olds) and foster a love for music. Two of our favorite games are from our Harmony class: In a Kahoot style game we built, students guess chords and end up jumping up and down with excitement when they get them right. Students vote on harmonies for a class composition and have a big dance party as they listen to their beats.

Adapt and provide feedback:

Problem-solve in the classroom and provide fast feedback to develop and improve our program.

Come Prepared:

Review our provided lesson plans, games and technology (developed in house) to make sure we create the best musical experience for our students possible.

Participate in training:

Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with teaching strategies and program content.

What We're Looking For:

Passion for Combining Technology, Music Education and Games Always Learning Enjoys Working with Children Great Communicator, Empathizer and Team-player Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, Education or Related Field

Extra Credit:

Has a car and valid driver's license Classroom management experience Prior experience as a music teacher, educator, instructor, mentor or tutor
Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):

Please apply directly on our company website: https://www.overture.games/jobs
Work Location: In person