*About Us:*
Vibrant Valley Music Studio is an independent studio primarily offering group piano classes in a recreational environment.
Our mission is to nurture tomorrow's musicians through creativity, inspiration, and community.
Our program specializes in developing musicianship through the piano.
We offer classes to students of all ages and levels.
We are currently seeking passionate musicians and educators to join our team.
*Job Description:*
As a piano teacher at our studio, you will first team-teach with an experienced instructor while you learn the curriculum and gain hands-on experience.
Once your trial period is complete, you may solo-teach several group classes per week as well as private lessons.
Applicants must be able to commit to this position for at least 6 months to ensure educational continuity for their students.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Always be clean and well-dressed
* Always arrive early or on time - lateness will not be tolerated.
If you must be late or need to cancel, proactive communication is always appreciated.
* Teach at least three 1-hour group piano classes each week with an option to also offer private lessons.
The studio has the most availability on Saturdays and Sundays.
* Create engaging lesson plans that consider the needs of each individual student and foster collaborative music-making
* Manage classroom dynamics to keep learning positive, respectful, and productive
* Help students prepare for studio events and performance opportunities
* Take weekly attendance, write customized lesson notes for each class, and track student progress
* Review practice recordings submitted by students and provide prompt feedback
* Proactively communicate with parents and help them support their student during practice time
* Maintain open communication with the parent about the student's behavior and progress
* Stay current by studying the latest teaching methods, continuously look for new repertoire, and engaging in networking opportunities
*Qualifications:*
* Proficient in piano
* Deep understanding of music theory
* Collaborative music-making experience on any instrument
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
* Outstanding organizational and time management skills
* Willingness to learn new technologies
* A warm personality with abundant patience and enthusiasm
* A passion for teaching music to students of all ages
* Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit various learning styles
* Currently pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in any field, though degrees in Music or Education are preferred; Min GPA: 3.
0
*Compensation Structure:*
* $15/hr for team-teaching with an experienced teacher
* $8-10/hr per student for solo-teaching group classes (e.
g.
3 students/class equates to $8\*3 = $24/hr)
* Hourly rate is subject to teacher experience and regular performance reviews
* $20 weekly stipend for lesson planning once you are qualified to solo-teach group classes
* $60/hr for private lessons
* $100 commission for referring new team members
*In addition to your application, please submit:*
* Your resume
* 1-minute video of you playing the piano (upload to Google Drive: https://drive.
google.
com/drive/folders/1wHBx5lrTLGbvfVbblL9xFBkJmZwASbSI?usp=sharing)
*If your application is accepted, you will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.
00 - $60.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 20 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* After school
* Choose your own hours
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
* Commission pay
Work Location: In person
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