Music Curriculum Designer

About the Role

Openhouse is seeking a Music Curriculum Designer to create fun, engaging, and play-based music programs for children aged 5–12. These programs will integrate instrument playing, music exploration through games, and learning to read and create music, aiming to develop children's musical skills and a lifelong appreciation for music. This is a fast-paced project requiring immediate joining, with key deliverables expected by December 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structured music programs for children aged 5–12, from beginner to advanced levels.
• Break down music concepts into simple, age-appropriate lessons.
• Create fun, original games, exercises, and challenges to facilitate understanding and practice of music.
• Develop lesson plans, teaching guides, and learning materials for educators.
• Select and arrange songs and musical pieces suitable for various ages and skill levels.
• Design methods to assess children's musical progress and guide their advancement.
• Collaborate with a visual designer to create engaging physical and digital learning resources.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong understanding of Western music theory and practical musicianship.
• Ability to play the keyboard, ukulele, or guitar (proficiency in multiple instruments is a plus).
• Ability to read, write, and arrange Western music notation for beginners.
• Understanding of diverse music teaching approaches, including notation-based learning, rote learning, and playing by ear.
• Experience designing engaging games, activities, and exercises to teach musical concepts.
• Willingness to align with Openhouse's play-based learning approach and skills framework.
• Ability to work closely with a visual designer to create engaging learning materials.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching music to young children across different ages and ability levels.
• Familiarity with progressive music curricula and teaching methods, such as Trinity College London, RSL Rockschool, and Faber Piano Adventures.

This role reports to the Head of Learning Experience Design and offers flexible working hours, with an expected commitment of 15–25 hours per week.