Join The Ukulele Project Team
Calling all Teachers and Musicians in Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Vancouver, WA!
Are you passionate about music, working with kids, and making a real impact? Join The Ukulele Project, a joyful afterschool program that brings the magic of music to elementary students in grades 1–5.
As a teacher, you’ll use our engaging curriculum—filled with fun games, creative activities, and original songs—to spark creativity and confidence in young learners. No formal teaching degree or ukulele experience required—just a love for music, a positive attitude, and a desire to make learning playful and meaningful.
We’ll provide training, a curriculum, and ongoing support—you bring the magic.
If you're looking for meaningful part-time work that’s as fun as it is rewarding, The Ukulele Project might be your perfect gig. Come help us spread joy, one strum at a time!
We are currently searching for teachers in the Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego and Vancouver, WA areas that can commit to between 1 to 4 days a week Monday - Thursday for one or all of the upcoming 2025/26 school year sessions. Make up to $400 a week. Our 45 min to 1 hour classes pay $50-$75 each class are mostly between 2-5pm - A Perfect time range for freelancers, college students and professional musicians.
As a Ukulele Project Teacher you would be expected to perform the following tasks:
Attend 3 mandatory paid training session leading up to September 8th.
Follow and know our weekly curriculum - be prepared to teach our weekly lesson each week.
Learn to sing and play 1 one of our original songs each week before your class.
Lead a group of elementary aged students in playing music on the ukulele through our fun games and original songs.
Commit to one or all of our upcoming session:
Fall session will begin the week of September 8th and end December 19th.
Winter session is January 5th - March 20.
Spring Session is March 30 - June 5th.
Provide your own reliable transportation to and from classes.
Pass a background check.
If this all sounds good to you, please reach out to us using the below form. We’ll get right back to you and we hope to have you join our team!
Let’s work together.
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