Piano Teacher, Young Beginners Focus 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 an enthusiastic and nurturing Piano Teacher with a passion for introducing young children to music through engaging, developmentally appropriate piano instruction. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students ages 3 and up, particularly beginners, and is committed to building strong musical foundations while fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music.
This position’s primary focus is on individual piano instruction for early childhood and beginning-level students. Candidates should be comfortable teaching foundational piano skills through a variety of pedagogical approaches and be able to adapt instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner. Experience with early childhood music education, Suzuki-inspired teaching practices, group piano instruction, or other child-centered methodologies is welcomed but not required.
A commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment is essential. The successful candidate will bring patience, warmth, and enthusiasm to their teaching, helping young musicians develop strong musical skills while making learning joyful and rewarding.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions and Skills

• Teach private piano lessons for young children and beginning students, building strong musical foundations through engaging, student-centered instruction.
• Develop thoughtful lesson plans and individualized goals that support student growth, effectively deliver in-person and virtual instruction as needed, and track progress toward musical and educational objectives.
• With the Department Chair, identify best-practice resources and materials to enhance student learning
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner with SSC students, families, and staff.
• Actively participate in 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.
• General teaching hours at both campuses:
  • Weekdays: Monday through Friday, 2 PM - 8 PM
  • Saturdays: 9 AM - 3 PM
• 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.