Teaching Artist, Early Childhood Piano

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center seeks a dedicated music educator and experienced piano teaching artist to recruit and maintain a teaching studio for beginner students ages 5-10. The position will be primarily onsite at our building in Portsmouth, NH, one day per week, with the potential to add additional days. This position begins in fall 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly 30, 45, or 60 minute individual lessons to piano students of all levels, but primarily beginning piano for ages 5-10 years old
• Teach lessons both in person and remotely, using video conferencing software, as needed
• Passion for teaching early childhood music
• Effectively administer and manage studio in collaboration with staff and in adherence to school procedures and policies
• Prepare students for performances each semester
• Participate in recruitment activities inside and outside of the school
• Attend faculty meetings several times a year
• Perform on faculty concerts as a soloist or with other faculty in a chamber music setting

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music in piano performance or music education preferred. Interest in teaching early elementary students is ideal.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

About PMAC

The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a multi-faceted arts school serving all ages and abilities. In addition to individual instruction in music and visual arts, PMAC offers ensembles, classes, summer camps, and community arts outreach programs, along with live music performances and art exhibitions by both students and professionals. PMAC addresses the need for arts education in the greater Seacoast region by providing high quality instruction that compliments the offerings in our local public and private schools. In addition, we meet the needs of students of all ages, regardless of skill level or aspiration. PMAC offers cultural opportunities to all people regardless of their age, ability, or economic status, and continually strives to build community through the arts. PMAC respects, values, and welcomes diversity in our workplace. We welcome candidates of varied backgrounds, capabilities, perspectives, social identities, and gender expressions. PMAC is an equal opportunity employer.

Contacts

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume by email to michelle@pmaconline.org with subject line “Teaching Artist, Early Childhood Piano”: attn: Michelle Shoemaker, Director of Education, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. No phone calls or walk-in inquiries please.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Part-time

Beginning of Employment: September 2025

Job Location: 973 Islington St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801