Early Childhood Music Teacher

Also called: Baby & Toddler Music Class Leader, Music Together Teacher

Leads music classes for babies, toddlers and their parents with songs, rhythm instruments and movement that build early brain and language skills.

A day in the life

At 9 a.m. a dozen toddlers and their parents sit in a circle. You sing a hello song, pass out egg shakers, and lead a bouncing song as babies giggle. Between classes you pack instruments, learn new songs and send parents music to practice at home.

Pay over a career

Starting
$20k
Typical
$35k
High
$60k

Usually part-time; class owners can earn more.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Music skills plus teacher training from a program like Music Together or Kindermusik; a music degree helps.

Ways in: Certification, Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Music Education, Early Childhood Education, Music.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady demand from parents of young kids.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Apps play songs, but leading a joyful live circle of babies and parents stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Choir or band, Child development, Theater.

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3021.

More Early Childhood Education careers

Career Universe is an early version. Pay, training and AI-risk figures are estimates to start your own research, not verified facts. The research was written with AI research assistants, checked by validation scripts and spot-checked by hand. Check anything important with schools, employers and official sources. How the numbers work.