Bay Area Music Teacher Jobs in Mountain View & Palo Alto

Current openings

Open Music Teacher Positions

Cello Teacher
- Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
- $45–$60/hr
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Cello Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty — based in Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,000+ motivated students of all ages.
You'll teach cello students from young beginners through advanced players preparing for exams (ABRSM, CM, RCM), orchestra auditions, and recitals. Familiarity with Suzuki, Rick Mooney, and traditional method books is helpful.
Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $45 and $60/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.
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Classical Guitar Teacher
- Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
- $45–$60/hr
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Classical Guitar Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty — based in Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,000+ motivated students of all ages.
You'll teach classical guitar to students from beginner through advanced — fingerstyle technique, sight-reading, music theory, and repertoire from the Renaissance through contemporary works. Students prepare for recitals, exams, and college auditions.
Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $45 and $60/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.
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Piano Teacher
- Mountain View, CA
- Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
- $45–$60/hr
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Piano Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty — based in Mountain View, CA and Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,000+ motivated students of all ages.
Our piano students range from beginners working through method books (Faber, Alfred, Bastien) to advanced players preparing for ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, RCM exams, MTAC competitions, and college auditions. You'll lead weekly private lessons and contribute to recurring student recitals.
Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $45 and $60/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.
Apply on our Gusto careers board — each posting has its own application form where you can submit your résumé and a short note about your teaching experience.
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Violin Teacher
- Mountain View, CA
- Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
- $50–$60/hr
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Violin Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty — based in Mountain View, CA and Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,000+ motivated students of all ages.
You'll teach violin students across all levels — from young Suzuki beginners through advanced students preparing for ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, RCM, youth orchestras, and conservatory auditions. Comfort with technique, repertoire selection, and helping students prepare for recurring student recitals is expected.
Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $50 and $60/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.
Apply on our Gusto careers board — each posting has its own application form where you can submit your résumé and a short note about your teaching experience.
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Voice Teacher
- Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
- $45–$60/hr
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Voice Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty — based in Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,000+ motivated students of all ages.
You'll teach voice students of all ages and styles — classical, musical theatre, jazz, and pop — including students preparing for school musicals, NATS, and college auditions. Healthy vocal technique, repertoire selection, and confident performance coaching are central to the role.
Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $45 and $60/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.
Apply on our Gusto careers board — each posting has its own application form where you can submit your résumé and a short note about your teaching experience.
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Openings synced from our Gusto careers board on May 26, 2026.

Opus 1 Music Studio faculty and students together

Why Join Opus 1 Music Studio

At Opus 1, you'll join a community of internationally recognized faculty and dedicated administrative staff. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities while working in a premium education setting.

Students and families of Opus 1 are some of the most dedicated in the country. Our students participate in international exams including the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, music competitions, are active members of local orchestras and ensembles, and go on to study at prestigious colleges and universities.

San Francisco Bay Area landscape near Opus 1 Music Studio

Where We Teach: The San Francisco Bay Area

Opus 1 is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Silicon Valley across Mountain View and Palo Alto, home to several of the largest tech companies and Stanford University. We provide premium facilities with grand pianos for our 40+ faculty and over 1,000 students.

In addition to being part of Opus 1, you're sure to enjoy living and working in one of the most scenic areas in the world with access to beautiful weather, mountains, the ocean, and the bay within an easy commute. Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are just a short drive away.

Opus 1 Music Studio Moffett campus exterior

A Faculty-First Workplace

We believe in providing a thriving work environment that supports a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle for our teachers.

Faculty can focus on excellent music education while Opus 1 invests in the systems, facilities, and support that keep a full teaching schedule running smoothly.

Compensation & Stability

Starting hourly compensation of $45-$60/hr as a W-2 employee, depending on instrument and experience
Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan
Teachers are paid for breaks and cancelled lessons
Teacher schedules are typically filled within a few weeks, with most faculty teaching 30–32 hours per week

Music teacher meeting with an administrator about career support

Visa & Career Support

H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for teachers who need it
Opus 1 covers the required visa and green card sponsorship fees
Immigration support and guidance through an experienced legal firm retained by Opus 1
Professional development opportunities
Free private lesson tuition

Administrative team supporting music teacher scheduling and parent communication

Teach-Only Admin Support

Full-time administrative staff available 7 days a week
Admin team handles trial lessons, regular lessons, make-ups, invoicing, and payments
Recitals, exams, and parent communication are supported by the front desk team
Teachers can spend their working time teaching instead of managing logistics

Music teacher practicing in a premium studio room

Facilities & Platform

Premium facilities are available 24/7 for teachers to use for practice
High student retention keeps teacher schedules consistent
Our opus1.io platform lets parents conveniently cancel lessons and schedule make-ups
Purpose-built systems reduce schedule friction for families, teachers, and staff

Faculty performer on stage at a sponsored recital

Faculty Recital Support

Opus 1 sponsors a yearly faculty recital
Faculty recitals raise $8,000–$15,000 each year in ticket sales and donations
Performing teachers are supported as active artists, not only as instructors

Hiring FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments do you hire music teachers for?

Opus 1 actively hires teachers for piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, classical guitar, and ukulele. See our current faculty roster for the full range of instruments our teachers currently cover.

Are music teaching positions full-time or part-time?

Opus 1 only hires full-time teachers. Faculty typically teach 5 days per week, averaging about 6 teaching hours per day, and each teacher has a dedicated teaching room.

Full-time positions include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.

Where are the Opus 1 Music Studio campuses located?

We teach at three Bay Area campuses: Mountain View Grant, Mountain View Moffett, and Palo Alto. Open positions list the specific campuses they cover.

How do I apply for a music teacher position at Opus 1?

Apply directly on our Gusto careers board. Each open posting has its own application form where you can submit your résumé and a short note describing your teaching experience and which instrument(s) you teach.

Do you require a music degree or specific credentials?

A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in music performance for the instrument taught and/or music pedagogy. Most Opus 1 faculty hold a music degree (BM, MM, DMA) or equivalent training from a recognized conservatory or university. International training is welcome.

During the interview process, candidates will be asked to provide two recorded teaching videos showing full lessons and at least one performance video.

A criminal background check is required at hiring.

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