Music for Minors Instrumental Program Manager San Mateo, CA · Part time Company website

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Music for Minors is a Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love of music in children. Founded in 1976, MFM partners with schools to provide high-quality music education during the school day. Our programs serve preschool and elementary students through engaging, standards-based lessons that include singing, movement, rhythm, instruments, and music from many cultures. MFM partners with Bay Area schools to offer weekly in-classroom music lessons that are hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with state and national standards. Our skilled music educators incorporate singing, rhythm, movement, and instruments like recorders and percussion to ensure students receive vital music education during their early years. About half of Music for Minors' programs serve under-resourced schools, often being their only source of music instruction.

Music for Minors (MFM) seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide administrative and operational support for our elementary instrumental music program. Reporting to the Associate Program Director, the Instrumental Program Manager is a key member of the Programs team. This position serves as the primary contact for school partners and instrumental educators, ensuring high-quality program delivery across multiple school sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and communication with school partners.
• Coordinate schedules, calendars, and program logistics across assigned schools.
• Supervise and support a team of 6–9 part-time instrumental educators.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback.
• Review educator timecards, session tracking, and time-off requests.
• Assist with educator hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
• Coordinate student instrument selection processes and instrument repair logistics.
• Support ongoing program planning and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency on a string, woodwind, or brass instrument required.
• 2+ years of classroom music/ensemble teaching experience required.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and educational access.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to school sites throughout the Peninsula.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months
• Flexible schedule