Join the Little Folkies Teacher Community!
Start your own class anywhere in the world or teach classes in your community.
Bring music, joy, and connection to families in your community. At Little Folkies, we partner with musicians and educators to deliver a beautiful, all-acoustic music experience for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers.
Whether you’re looking to teach a few classes or build your own program, we offer two ways to get started.
Explore the options below to see which opportunity
is the best fit for you!
Teach with Little Folkies
Choose a path that fits you best: Get paid hourly to teach, or run your own little folkies program as a partner.
Hourly Teacher
Focus on teaching beautiful, engaging classes while Little Folkies handles scheduling, promo, registration and administration.
Typical pay: $50–$100+ per class
Teacher Partner
Build and run your own Little Folkies program using our systems, curriculum, branding, and support.
Revenue model: 70% you / 30% Little Folkies
Every path starts with certification
All Little Folkies teachers complete certification before teaching. This keeps the class experience warm, musical, consistent, and high-quality across every location.
Online Training
Certification course, video lessons, quizzes, and assignments.
Live Certification
Final teaching assessment and live workshop with a Little Folkies trainer.
Seasonal Song Workshops
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter song instruction and teaching prep.
Who’s a good fit
2+ years of music experience
2+ years of experience working with children
Sing in tune with healthy vocal technique
Play guitar or ukulele at an intermediate level
Maintain a steady boom-chuck rhythm
Sing, play, move, and lead at the same time
Memorize songs, movements, and lesson plans
Lead groups warmly and confidently
Before you apply
Background checks are required
Certification must be completed before teaching
Training fees are non-refundable
Teachers may be asked to resubmit videos
Certification is granted only when standards are met
Hourly Teacher - Get Paid to Teach
Perfect for musicians and educators who want to focus on teaching without running a business.
Teacher expectations
Arrive 20 Minutes Early
Respond within 24 hours
submit weekly lesson plans
upload one full class video monthly
no last-minute cancellations
follow curriculum and teaching standards
hang a few posters/hand out some fliers
What you do
Teach Little Folkies classes
Lead with songs and movement.
Create a warm classroom environment
Arrive prepared and on time
What we handle
Registration and payments
Scheduling and administration
Venue coordination
Program management
Marketing and Promotion
Teacher Partners - Start your own program
Designed for teachers who want more responsibility and flexibility, higher earning potential, and the opportunity to build something meaningful in their community.
partner expectations
Validate demand in your community before launching classes
Secure a venue and schedule consistent classes
Promote classes locally - posters, flyers, local press and community outreach
post on social media and Send newsletter weekly
Use the program’s registration and payment systems
submit monthly financial report and license fee
Build enrollment and reach at least 8 full series students by week 3
Maintain a welcoming, high-quality class experience for families
Provide your own business license + Commercial liability insurance
What you do
Run your local Little Folkies program
Teach 2+ classes per week (or more depending on market)
Secure venues and schedules
add classes to backend system
Promote and grow enrollment
admin, emails and registration
What you get
Curriculum, music + brand
70/30 revenue model
Registration and payment systems
Marketing templates and resources
Instrument kit + 5 box sets
step by step instructions and weekly emails and reminders