In-Home Dance Instructor – Special Needs (Brooklyn)

The Ninth Cloud is a small, growing organization that provides in-home music sessions for neurodivergent and special needs students. We focus on realistic, compassionate support in real family homes — not perfection, not performance.

Position OverviewWe are looking for patient, reliable music instructors in the Brooklyn area to work 1:1 with special needs students in their homes. You do not need to be a therapist, but you do need to be comfortable working with kids who may communicate, move, and learn differently.

Pay

• 30 minutes – $40
• 45 minutes – $50
• 60 minutes – $65
• 90 minutes – $80

What You’ll Do

• Travel to students’ homes
• Lead simple, engaging music sessions (instrument exploration, rhythm, basic songs)
• Follow the family’s and The Ninth Cloud’s guidelines for goals and boundaries
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with caregivers
• Show up on time, prepared, and calm – even when sessions are unpredictable

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong musical skills on at least one instrument (piano, guitar, or voice a plus)
• Experience with special needs, neurodivergent, or complex kids or a genuine willingness to learn and follow training
• Professional, responsible, and emotionally steady
• Comfortable working in family homes and adapting to real-life environments (siblings, noise, pets, etc.)
• Reliable transportation to and from sessions
• Able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule for each student

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Background in special education, music therapy, ABA, OT, or related fields
• Experience with autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, or medical complexity
• Bilingual skills

How to ApplyPlease include:

• A brief introduction about you and your teaching or music background
• Any experience you have with special needs or neurodivergent students
• Your general availability (days/times) and what areas you can travel to.

We care more about your reliability, empathy, and willingness to learn than about a perfect resume. If you can bring calm, structure, and music into families’ real lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road