Adjunct Faculty: Piano Accompanist (September 2026 - May 2027)

Kentplace; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent Place School in Summit, NJ seeks a collaborative pianist to accompany our choral program across JPK–12. The ideal candidate will have experience with school choirs in diverse styles and work well with conductors in an educational setting. We offer excellent grand pianos and a supportive music faculty, with growth anticipated in coming years.

Compensation is $100/hour, and the role is designed as a part-time on-site position to start, with potential expansion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of performance experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with conductors in an educational environment.
• Bachelor's degree in performance or Music Education/Teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompany school choirs across grades JPK–12 in various styles.
• Collaborate with conductors to support rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Sight-reading

Flexibility

Pop/Jazz/Theatre styles

Lead sheets & scores

Treble choral repertoire

Education

Bachelor's in performance or Music Education/Teaching

Job description

Kent Place School is seeking a collaborative pianist for choral accompanying throughout our JPK - 12th-grade school. Ideal candidates should have experience accompanying school choirs in a broad range of musical styles, working with conductors in a supportive educational environment. We have excellent grand pianos and a collaborative and engaging music faculty, and we anticipate this position will grow over the next few years.

Compensation

$100/hour

Skills

• Excellent sight-reading skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to play and improvise in pop, jazz, and musical theater styles
• Ability to work from lead sheets and scores
• Knowledge of current treble choral repertoire

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of three years of performance experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in performance or in Music Education/Teaching is preferred.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.