Accompanist - Substitute

North Kansas City Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

North Kansas City Schools in Kansas City, Missouri seeks a part-time Accompanist - Substitute to support the vocal music program with piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances.

The role includes assisting with clerical tasks, preparing at-home practice tracks, and maintaining the music library. Candidates should have piano skills, sight-reading ability, and experience working with groups of students and singers.

Qualifications

• Piano playing and sight-reading within choral and solo contexts.
• Ability to work with large groups and instrumentalists.
• Familiarity with music library organization and recording tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accompany solo and ensemble classes and performances.
• Analyze music for tempo, transitions, and dynamics to optimize rehearsal time.
• Assist the Choral Instructor with clerical tasks and music library organization.
• Prepare practice tracks for home use and maintain professional stage etiquette.
• Catalog and update the music library to ensure accessibility.

Skills

Piano playing

Sight reading

Group coordination

Education

Music coursework

Education coursework

Job description

Accompanist - Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5874824

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ACCOMPANIST- SUBSTITUTE

Purpose Statement

The job of Accompanist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the vocal music program with specific responsibilities for providing piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assisting with classroom clerical tasks; and serving as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of fine arts.

Essential Functions

• Accompanies solo and ensemble classes, concerts, musical concerts, or clinics for the purpose of playing full and sectional accompaniment.
• Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal and performances (e.g. correct tempos, challenging transitions, dynamics, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of rehearsal time and performance schedules.
• Assists the Choral Instructor with clerical responsibilities (e.g. music library,, etc.) for the purpose of supporting instructional activities.
• Assists the teacher in supervising student activities for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of class time and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Exhibits professional and appropriate stage etiquette for the purpose of serving as a model of professionalism at music productions.
• Prepares recorded rehearsal tracks for students for the purpose of at home accompaniment.
• Responsible for cataloging, updating, and organizing the music library for the purpose of ensuring that resources are well maintained.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of instructional support.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recording technology, established audition standards; voice ranges; key transpositions; and variety of musical styles.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: piano playing; sight reading music; and working with large groups, solo vocal instrumentals and choral singers.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; hearing mistakes in music performances; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

T he usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required in accompanist.

Education (Preferred): College work in the field of music; College work in the field of education

Education: Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental
• Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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