Private Piano Lesson Teacher at South Shore Conservatory

About Us:

(SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston's South Shore, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury, SSC’s arts-based educational programs provide a creative path for a lifetime of learning, from childhood through adulthood, through outstanding faculty and nationally-celebrated programming in music instruction, ensembles, dance, early childhood education, creative arts therapy, performance, and community and school partnerships.

About the Opportunity:
SSC is seeking enthusiastic, well-rounded private piano lesson teacher with the passion and skills to teach students of all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in their instrument and demonstrate a willingness and ability to draw on a variety of genres while teaching students at all stages of their musical journey. SSC values versatility and the ability to engage students across various musical genres.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions and Skills

• Teach private lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, including adults
• Develop focused lesson plans to effectively deliver in-person lessons, and virtual lessons as needed
• With the Department Chair, identify best-practice resources and materials to enhance student learning
• Through lesson planning and goal setting for students, motivate student growth, and track student progress
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner with SSC students, families, and staff.
• Actively participate in their respective Department and SSC community initiatives, including student events, recitals, and competitions, and encourage students participation when appropriate
• Cultivate and maintain a positive and structured learning environment

Education, Experience and Required Qualification s

• The ideal candidate should be available to teach at both SSC’s Hingham and Duxbury campuses, ideally for a minimum of two days per week.
• The selected candidate should also plan to:
  • Participate in SSC’s thriving performance culture.
  • Take part in student recitals, events, and competitions.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least two years of relevant teaching experience is required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in music performance or education is preferred.
  • Priority consideration will be given to candidates with graduate-level degrees.
• The ideal candidate:
  • Is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Has a commitment to pedagogy and a desire to work with students of all abilities.
• Reliable transportation is required, particularly for access to the Duxbury campus.

Important Information

• The salary range for this position is $40-$45/hour. Separate rates apply for group instruction and performances.
• This job operates in professional environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The job may require going out in the field.
• This position is mostly sedentary outside of travel. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing as necessary.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• SSC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, sexual orientation and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.