Music Curriculum Designer

We’re looking for a Music Curriculum Designer to help us build fun, engaging and play-based music programmes for children aged 5–12 at Openhouse. Our programmes combine playing instruments, exploring music through games and learning to read and create music, helping children develop musical skills and a lifelong appreciation for music.

who we are

Openhouse is a one-stop destination for parents to help their children grow beyond school, through sports, academics, extracurriculars, camps and workshops. Backed by Accel, Z47 and GSV Ventures, we believe children learn best through play.

You can get a glimse of our website: https://openhouse.school/

This is an exciting, fast-paced project requiring immediate joining, with all key deliverables to be completed by December 2026.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Design structured music programmes for children aged 5–12, from beginner to advanced levels.
- Break down music concepts into easy, age-appropriate lessons.
- Create fun, original games, exercises and challenges to help children understand and practise music.
- Develop lesson plans, teaching guides and learning materials for educators.
- Select and arrange songs and musical pieces suitable for different ages and skill levels.
- Design ways to assess children's musical progress and help them advance to higher levels.




- Work with a visual designer to create engaging physical and digital learning resources.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has a strong understanding of Western music theory and practical musicianship.
- Can play the keyboard, ukulele or guitar (proficiency in multiple instruments is a plus).
- Can read, write and arrange Western music notation for beginners.
- Understands different approaches to teaching music, including notation-based learning, rote learning and playing by ear.
- Has experience teaching music to young children across different ages and ability levels.
- Is familiar with progressive music curricula and teaching methods, such as Trinity College London, RSL Rockschool and Faber Piano Adventures.
- Has experience designing engaging games, activities and exercises to teach musical concepts.
- Is willing to work within Openhouse's play-based learning approach and skills framework.
- Can work closely with a visual designer to create engaging learning materials.

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

To apply, please fill out the Google Form and upload your resume:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OKnA4pPBky8ai18TVZmVYr9octYRekC1Et_7ihgadgI/edit

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please reach out or share their profile with us!

📌 Music Curriculum Designer - Bengaluru
🏢 Openhouse
📍 Bengaluru