Opus 1 Music Studio

Careers at Opus 1

Music Teacher Jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time music teaching jobs at Opus 1 Music Studio — hiring piano, violin, voice, cello, and classical guitar instructors across our Bay Area campuses in Mountain View and Palo Alto.

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Looking for music teacher jobs near you in Silicon Valley? Opus 1 hires full-time, W-2 music instructors with full benefits, 401(k), and visa sponsorship. All teaching is in person at our Mountain View and Palo Alto studios — pick the campus closest to you and apply below.

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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 50+ faculty and over 1,400 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.

Opus 1 Music Studio campus exterior

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 these music teaching jobs in person or remote, and where are they located?

All Opus 1 music teacher jobs are in-person at our Silicon Valley campuses — Mountain View Grant, Mountain View Moffett, and Palo Alto, California. If you're searching for music teaching jobs near you in the South Bay or on the Peninsula, choose the campus closest to you; open postings list the specific campuses they 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.

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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