Mentor Application

Change a child's future

Share your passion, inspire, and teach a skill of a lifetime.

Some schools our mentors are from

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Frost School of Music University of Miami Logo
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The benefits of mentoring at EchoKids

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Flexible teaching opportunities
Work on your own terms at your own pace as little as 30 minutes/week.
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Curriculum for first-time mentors
Effortlessly navigate your first mentorship with our comprehensive curriculum.
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Weekly payment
Your earnings are deposited every week so you don't have to wait -and check your earnings anytime.
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Training and support
We offer professional development through training and support 24/7.
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Simplified payment transactions
We handle all payments and charges, eliminating the need for transactions with parents.
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Join a community of dedicated educators
A supportive and collaborative community ofmentors, all dedicated to helping kids succeed.

How to get started

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1. Create a Profile

Sign up and make a profile to get started as a mentor.
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2. Interview and Screening

After the interview, we run a background check.
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3. Start teaching!

If everything's clear, your profile's turned public!

Private Lessons

Description
  • Become part of a global network of mentors and families.
  • Develop and improve your skills as a teacher, musician, and individual.
  • Flexible schedule - you set the lesson dates/times!
  • Most lessons are online.
  • In-person lessons is an additional payment of $10 per lesson.
  • Workbooks included with student's purchase of lessons.
  • First lesson with every student is free to showcase skills and/or decide not to work with student.
Requirements
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must be able to work in the US (includes OPT Visa).
  • No previous experience necessary.
  • Able to mentor online and/or in-person.
  • High communication skills.
  • Passionate, Open-Minded and Creative.
  • Organized and Responsible.
Apply Now

Group Lessons

Description
  • All lessons are in-person.
  • Become part of a global network of mentors and families.
  • Develop and improve your skills as a teacher, musician, and individual.
  • Flexible schedule - you set the lesson dates/times!
  • Lessons can range in size from a small group of 4 students to a weekly performance with partnered groups in front of 100 families.
  • Requires at least 3 training sessions.
  • Click here to read more about training.
Requirements
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must be able to work in the US (includes OPT Visa).
  • No previous experience necessary.
  • Must be able to perform with piano, guitar or ukulele while singing.
  • High communication skills and can adapt to environment quickly.
  • Passionate, Open-Minded and Creative.
  • Organized and Responsible.
Apply Now

Ready to help shape the future of young musicians?

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Mentorship FAQs

Where do I sign up for an interview?

How am I paid?

Do I need experience in teaching?

How do I know what levels I can teach?

Can I teach full time?

Do I need to make my own curriculum and lesson plans?