Piano Teacher

Join our vibrant place of music learning and fun and grow artistic spirits!

Local music, art, dance, and theater school is looking to hire a qualified piano teacher to teach and inspire our beginning, intermediate and advanced piano students at our Camas and Ridgefield, WA studios.

We currently have students in the schedule awaiting an instructor in our piano and early childhood music department on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Our typical teaching load is two to four days a week, between the hours of 2pm and 8pm.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, $30-35/hr with possible monthly stipend/incentives for a leadership role.

Teaching style: We are specifically looking for teachers who share a philosophy of student-oriented and discovery learning styles. Our beginning piano students follow our Piano Pathway Sheets using either the Piano Adventures or Alfred’s Premier Piano Course to ensure a solid, consistent, safe, and researched pedagogical approach.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education or Performance with piano as the primary instrument of study or equal amount of life experience.
• At least one year of piano teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active in education and curriculum development.
• Evidence of an ability to communicate well and possess a spirit for collaboration.
• Knowledge of music production and performance practices.
• Multi-instrumentalist preferred, not required.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Teach private lessons and group classes to students in accordance with school policies, procedures, and practices.
• Collaborate with other faculty on classes, concerts/performances (on or off campus), workshops, recruiting/outreach activities, clinics, and master classes.
• Maintain current skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by the director, and by attending training workshops.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/ or select related teaching materials.
• Maintain student records and files as requested.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of technology to support teaching.
• Basic knowledge in Finale or Sibelius.

Criminal background checks are required.

Successful candidates will get contacted for further information.