Employment Opportunity: Piano Teacher
Job Title: Piano Teacher
Employment Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: NMS Director
Position Begins: January 2027
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
Teaching Hours: Thursday & Friday: 2:00–8:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
ABOUT NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC SCHOOL
Neighborhood Music School (NMS) is a vibrant, community-centered nonprofit dedicated to inspiring minds, enriching the community, and changing lives through music education. We believe in the transformative power of music and create a welcoming, inclusive environment for students of all ages and abilities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
NMS seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Piano Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate is a skilled pianist and passionate educator who enjoys teaching students from age 5 through adulthood, from beginning to advanced levels. We value warmth, patience, creativity, and a genuine love of music.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide individualized piano instruction to students ages 5 through adult, from beginner to advanced.
Develop age-appropriate lessons tailored to students’ abilities, interests, learning styles, and goals.
Teach piano technique, music reading, rhythm, theory, expression, and performance skills.
Introduce diverse repertoire, including classical, contemporary, and other musical genres.
Create an encouraging environment that builds confidence, creativity, and musical enjoyment.
Prepare students for recitals, performances, and other musical opportunities.
Communicate with students and families about progress, practice, and development.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on school programs, performances, and community events.
Maintain accurate attendance and student progress records.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong piano performance skills and a solid foundation in technique and music theory.
Experience teaching children, teenagers, and/or adults with varied skill levels and learning styles.
Ability to teach both beginning and advanced students.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Patient, flexible, and encouraging approach; commitment to inclusive teaching.
NEIGHBORHOOD MUSIC SCHOOL • PIANO TEACHER
Availability Thursday and Friday, 2:00–8:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, Piano Performance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, or Music Education.
Experience in a community music school or private lesson setting.
Experience adapting instruction for students with diverse learning styles.
Familiarity with varied piano teaching methods and musical genres.
Experience preparing students for recitals and performances.
Ability to incorporate creativity, improvisation, and student-selected repertoire.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
An educator who inspires a love of piano, connects with learners of different ages and abilities, balances structure with creativity, celebrates student growth, and values collaboration and community.
JOIN THE TEAM
At NMS, teaching is about more than musical skills. It is about building relationships, encouraging self-expression, and helping students experience the joy and confidence of making music.
Salary: $35, hourly
Benefits: Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation and holiday pay)
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Deadline to apply: November 9, 2026
Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, References, Work Sample/Portfolio
How to apply: Send cover letter and resume to lisa@neighborhoodmusic.org