Junior Piano Instructor

About K. Melody Piano

Personable, nurturing and effective at-your-home piano classes for children ages 4 and up, offering in-person private lessons in the Silicon Valley (San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and more).

With over 18+ years of piano experience and 9+ years of teaching, I continue to embrace my passion for music and mentor kids who share the same love.

Job Description

Looking for a late teen or young adult with piano experience to conduct beginner to early intermediate lessons for children. This teacher would work part time and teach 1-2 clients (or more, if willing) and may also provide substitute lessons based on availability. Ideally this person is a young, aspiring musician who enjoys working with children and is eager to learn how to mentor and bring positivity into a child’s life. This person is adaptable to the needs of a child, and believes that building a trusting relationship with the child and client is of utmost importance. This junior teacher will work with the senior teacher in honing his/her/their teaching style while adhering to the foundation of piano music theory and the students’ progression. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide weekly piano lessons for assigned clientele (30 or 45 minutes lessons depending on students’ level, age, and/or scheduling availability).
• Coach students for the annual piano recital by guiding them through their performance pieces.
• Adhere to teaching foundations and progressive learning methodologies provided by the senior instructor.
• Coordinate with clientele on scheduling weekly lessons.
• Act as substitute instructor for other clientele on an as-needed basis depending on availability.

Requirements

• Driver’s License
• Located in Silicon Valley 
• Comfortable experience in piano and/or music theory 
• Available to commit to assigned clients for 6 months or longer

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3+ years of piano and/or music education (Music degree or formal music education is not required).
• Works well with children and teens starting from age 4 (Exemplifies patience, creativity, fun, and caring discipline).
• Punctuality and reliability to commit and show up for lessons, or efficient communication for cancellations or rescheduling. 
• Professionalism and great communication with clients. 
• Adaptable to changes in scheduling. 
• Experience working with children is a plus. 
• Experience teaching or tutoring is a plus. 

General Information

Job Type: Part-time

Hours: Flexible 

Location: In-Person

Competitive Pay: Inquire directly for lesson rates

Next Steps

Inquire directly to email below with the following details (no resume required): 

• Name of Applicant
• Current Education / Graduation Year
• Years of music/piano experience
• Experience working with children, if applicable
• Experience tutoring or teaching, if applicable 
• Short bio along with reason for interest in the role

A phone screening will be required to collect general details, followed by an in-person interview. Please feel free to check out my website or send an email for any questions prior to applying. 

Website: https://www.kmelodypiano.com/

Email: kristenchou.piano@gmail.com