Songwriting Instructor — Part-Time, Remote

About Bloom Academy

Bloom Academy is a growing online learning community offering engaging tutoring and enrichment classes for kids and teens. We partner with passionate, specialized instructors who help students build confidence, sharpen creative and technical skills, and develop genuine curiosity in a warm, supportive environment.

Our teachers are the heart of what we do — and we're looking for the next great one to join us.

The Opportunity

We're hiring an engaging Songwriting Instructor to teach live online classes for kids and teens. This role is all about the craft of writing songs — helping young writers take an idea and shape it into a finished piece, from the first lyric or melody to a complete, structured song they're proud of.

We're looking for an instructor who can meet students wherever they are — whether that's a teen writing their very first song, a young writer stuck on a chorus, or a student with a notebook full of ideas who needs help turning them into finished work.

What You'll Do

• Teach live, interactive online songwriting sessions for kids and teens
• Guide students through the full songwriting process — generating ideas, developing melodies, and writing lyrics
• Teach song structure (verse, chorus, bridge, hooks) and how to build a complete, cohesive song
• Help students develop their own creative voice and personal writing style
• Coach lyric writing, including imagery, storytelling, rhyme, and theme
• Introduce songwriting tools and approaches such as basic chord ideas, simple arrangement, and demo/recording basics where helpful
• Support students through revision — taking a rough draft and shaping it into a finished song
• Teach one-on-one lessons and/or small-group classes of approximately 2–3 students
• Create a positive, structured, and encouraging virtual classroom
• Adapt lessons to each student's level, interests, and creative goals
• Provide thoughtful feedback that helps students build confidence, skill, and artistic identity

What We're Looking For

• Songwriting experience and a strong grasp of the craft — melody, lyrics, structure, and arrangement
• The ability to guide students through the creative process and help them finish their own songs
• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring songwriting or creative writing to children and/or teens (or comparable experience working with young people)
• A knack for drawing out ideas and encouraging students who are just starting out
• Confident and engaging on camera
• Clear, warm communicator
• Reliable, organized, and professional
• A relevant degree or training in songwriting, music, or a related creative field is a plus
• Experience creating project-based lessons or curriculum is a plus

Why Teach With Bloom

• Flexible scheduling
• 100% remote
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with students and families
• Teach in an area that matches your strengths and interests
• Be part of a mission-driven team that genuinely cares about student growth

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter along with a short note about your teaching experience, songwriting background, and what excites you about helping young learners grow as writers.

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience teaching or mentoring children or teens? Please describe.
• What experience do you have teaching songwriting? Please be specific about the age groups you have worked with, the parts of the craft you focus on (lyrics, melody, structure, etc.), and any genres or styles you specialize in.
• Are you comfortable teaching small-group classes of approximately 2–3 students, as well as one-on-one sessions?
• Please indicate your availability for teaching, including specific days and times Monday–Friday and on weekends. Will this availability remain consistent through the end of 2026?
• If you have a specific hourly rate expectation for this role, please share it here.
• Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile, personal website, portfolio, or other relevant professional page.
• Please include a short intro video (a link is fine — YouTube, Loom, Google Drive, etc.) answering the following: What is your teaching background, what experience do you have with young learners, and why would you be a strong fit for this role?
• If there is anything else you would like to share that helps demonstrate your experience or suitability for this role, please provide details here.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road