Early Childhood Music Educator

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ukubebe Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the role

Ukubebe' is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Childhood Music Educator to join our team on a part-time basis, in Sydney East and Inner West.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate music education programs to young children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Immediate start.

You will visit early childhood services in the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West, to teach music classes.

You will drive to different locations so it is a requirement that you must have a current Australian drivers licence and a car. Please do not apply if you have no licence or car.

This not an instrumental tuition role: please do not apply if you are solely an instrumental teach (piano /guitar etc) and if you don't have any early childhood music teaching experience.

What you'll be doing

  • Teach high-quality, interactive music lessons tailored to the needs and interests of early childhood students
  • Incorporate a variety of musical genres, instruments, and teaching techniques to foster a love of music in young learners
  • Collaborate with parents and caregivers to support children's musical development
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance your skills

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 2 years of experience teaching music to young children in an early childhood setting
  • Strong knowledge of child development, early childhood education principles, and age-appropriate teaching strategies. Knowledge of Orff, Dalcroze and Kodaly is desired.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Demonstrated ability to create and deliver engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate music lessons
  • Passion for music education and a commitment to fostering a love of music in young learners
  • Qualification in music education and/or early childhood education, or a related field
  • Current working with children check and first aid certification

What we offer

At Ukubebe, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. As an Early Childhood Music Educator, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive part-time salary and superannuation
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Collaborative and collegial team environment
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

About us

Ukubebe is the winner of the inaugural 'Early Notes Award' 2024 and is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood music education programs in the Sydney metropolitan area. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of music in young children through engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate lessons. With a focus on creativity, self-expression, and social-emotional development, we are committed to nurturing the musical talents of our students and supporting their overall growth and wellbeing.

If you are a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Music Educator who is excited to join our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply now

Please do not apply if you have no experience teaching music to young children.



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