Piano Instructor Needed

Piano Faculty, Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Beck Center’s Music Education program seeks a dynamic teaching artist to instruct students in private piano lessons. The ideal candidate is an experienced performer and educator with a proven ability to work with children ages 6 and up, as well as adults. This position will instruct beginner through advanced levels. Lessons are offered on-site at Beck Center, and online lessons are offered as well.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for maintaining an active and growing studio by instructing students in weekly private lessons and preparing students for Student Showcase recitals. Instructors are expected to teach consistently during the academic year with an optional summer semester. Beck Center’s academic calendar includes: Fall (Sept 13-Dec 18, 2021), Winter/Spring (Jan 10-May 28, 2022), and Summer (June 13-August 26, 2022). Instructors provide a high standard of music instruction that meets the needs of each individual student, tracking their short-term and long-term goals toward sustained growth. Instructors communicate with students, parents, and staff to facilitate lessons and foster student retention. Instructors are responsible for recording attendance and enrollment accurately and promptly in the faculty time and attendance system.

Qualifications

We seek individuals with a minimum of a BA in music performance or education with experience teaching privately or in a classroom setting. Must be an articulate customer service oriented individual who communicates well with students, families, and colleagues. The candidate should have excellent organizational skills and be prepared to lead weekly lessons that are educational with developmentally and age appropriate content. Comfort using Zoom or other video-conferencing software to conduct online lessons. Hiring is contingent upon passing a background check.

Pay Rate:

A competitive hourly rate will be discussed with each potential candidate.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and performance sample via e-mail to jmcgrath@beckcenter.org by November 1, 2021. No phone calls please.