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Piano Instructor, part-time

Levine Music is pleased to announce Part-Time Piano Instructor positions in the Piano Department. The instructor will teach private lessons for school-age and adult students following the department’s curriculum. The positions will require teaching at two of Levine’s five campuses up to five days per week (about 15-20 hours per week) on weekdays after school and Saturdays. Teaching is scheduled primarily in the afternoon after school.

The teaching hours Monday through Friday are usually 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at all campuses. We are looking for Saturday teaching at the NW and Silver Spring Campuses from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications:

  • At least five years of experience teaching private piano lessons and the ability to interact effectively with children and adults 
  • Understanding of learning styles and needs of adult students
  • Degree in Piano Performance (background in piano pedagogy strongly preferred) or Music Education with piano emphasis
  • An advanced understanding of music theory and technique
  • Knowledge of the current piano teaching methods for youth and adults
  • Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
  • Performance experience (solo or group)

    Performance opportunities may be possible for successful candidates with a strong performance background. A candidate may also be offered a Suzuki Teacher Certificate training.

    Applicants for this position should submit a letter of application and resume. Applicants are encouraged to submit their performance recordings, their students’ recordings, and a sample program if available.

    This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

    Levine Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Levine Music’s employment policy is committed to anti-discrimination of employees or applicants based on sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law concerning any employment practices.

    Compensation: Faculty are compensated according to Levine’s hourly rate card, which takes into account education and years of experience. Faculty are eligible for regular increases, incentive pay, benefits, and a faculty grant program.

    Please submit application materials via email to:

    A Maria Williams
    Director of Human Resources
    Levine Music
    2801 Upton Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20008
    (202) 686-8188
    www.levinemusic.org
    hrinstructor@levinemusic.org