Join the Little Folkies Teacher Community!
Little Folkies partners with musicians and music educators to bring joyful, all-acoustic music classes to children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Our classes introduce young children to traditional folk songs, movement, rhythm, and instrument play in a warm, interactive environment that encourages connection through music.
If you’re a musician who loves working with young children and families, there are two ways to get involved. Whether you're interested in building your own Little Folkies program in your community or teaching occasional classes, we offer flexible opportunities to share music and connect with families.
Explore the options below to see which opportunity is the best fit for you!
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Teach Little Folkies Classes Hourly
Teach Little Folkies classes in your area without managing scheduling, registration, or logistics. Classes are coordinated by the Little Folkies team and offered based on availability in your region.
This option is a great fit for musicians who enjoy working with young children and families and are looking for flexible teaching opportunities.
Details
• Teach scheduled classes or events
• Follow the Little Folkies class format and curriculum
• Opportunities vary depending on location and scheduling needs
Compensation
Compensation typically ranges from $50–$100 per class depending on enrollment and location.
Join the Teacher Partnership Program
4 hour Live teacher Certification workshop with a Little Folkies teacher trainer.
Access to exclusive teacher materials — song videos, class videos, sheet music, training manual, and more.
A 1-hour certification video course with professionally produced video lessons with quizzes, and assignments.
4 seasonal song workshops (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) — Including song videos, class videos, and instructions on how to teach in class
Coaching and training with a licensed Little Folkies teacher trainer
Teacher Partnership Course with weekly guidance and support
Optional Weekly teacher partnership online meeting
Ability to teach Little Folkies anywhere
Official Teacher Certification to boost your resume
make minimum $50 a class or 60-70%.
Training fee can be recouped after just a few classes
Teacher Requirements
In order to become a certified Little Folkies teacher you must:
have an upbeat, friendly, confident and calm Presence and teaching style
be able to lead and engage a class of young children and parents
have a minimum of 2 years experience playing music
be able to sing in tune with healthy vocal technique
play guitar or ukulele at intermediate level and master the boom chuck rhythm pattern
have a minimum of 1 year experience working with kids or teaching music
Be able to learn melodies and chord progressions with ease and memorize movement and lesson plans
be very responsive, organized and punctual
be willing to promote your classes
submit class videos every session
attend live zoom class observations every session
Your Tuition Includes:
4 hour Live teacher Certification workshop with a Little Folkies teacher trainer.
Access to exclusive teacher materials — song videos, class videos, sheet music, training manual, and more.
A 1-hour certification video course with professionally produced video lessons with quizzes, and assignments.
4 seasonal song workshops (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) — Including song videos, class videos, and instructions on how to teach in class
Coaching and training with a licensed Little Folkies teacher trainer
Teacher Partnership Course with weekly guidance and support
Optional Weekly teacher partnership online meeting
Ability to teach Little Folkies anywhere
Official Teacher Certification to boost your resume
make minimum $50 a class or 60-70%.
Training fee can be recouped after just a few classes
Online Teacher Certification Course
Teacher trainees will receive a link to the online Teacher Certification Course which includes teacher training videos and the online song workshop with videos and assignments. You will need to complete both the certification course and the song workshop before the live certification meeting. If you have not finished the video course you will need to reschedule for the next month.
Live Certification Workshop
We do a live teacher certification workshop 2nd Sunday of every month. Teacher trainees will receive a certificate upon completion of the Live Teacher Certification Workshop. The workshop will be the final exam for the course. Trainees will answer questions and teach the songs from the collection.
The live workshop will be lead by a certified Little Folkies teacher trainer and will be divided in two parts. First half will be the teacher Certification where we will go over the ins and outs of teaching a class, the lesson plan format, teaching tips and tricks, keeping the class engaged, learning about the age groups and developmental stages of early childhood. The second will be the song workshop where we will go over the songs in the upcoming session and teachers will take turns singing and teaching the songs in the session. By the end of the 4 hour workshop all teachers should feel comfortable to start teaching the upcoming session.
How it works!
We provide the structure and support so you can focus on teaching, promoting your classes and making music.
We support the logistics — We set up your booking page so clients can book you directly and support you with class scheduling and promo.
You schedule, run, promote and teach your classes using the Little Folkies curriculum and lesson plan format, with guidance and support from our team every step of the way.
Ongoing coaching, community & support with weekly check-ins, support, and a revenue-sharing partnership designed to grow with you.