Adjunct Piano Instructor

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Léman Conservatory is seeking an experienced piano instructor to teach private lessons to students in grades K-12 after school, typically between 3:30 and 6:30 on weekdays. Successful applicants will complete background checks and related clearances upon hire.

The role emphasizes differentiation, consistent progress, and preparing students for recitals and auditions, with strong communication to families and coordination with the Conservatory team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in piano performance or music education with a piano focus.
• 3+ years of private teaching experience.
• Piano method books, technique training exercises, and repertoire.
• Master’s Degree in piano performance or music education with a piano focus, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 45-minute private piano lessons for students in grades K-12.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure steady progress for each student.
• Set and communicate weekly practice expectations to students and parents.
• Assign weekly materials including etudes and repertoire.
• Communicate with parents and the Conservatory Coordinator.
• Submit bi-weekly lesson logs to the Conservatory Coordinator.
• Prepare students for annual Conservatory Recital in June.
• Prepare students for auditions or competitions (e.g., NYSSMA, college auditions).
• Maintain professional and proactive communication and reliability.

Skills

Private teaching experience

Piano pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance or music education

Master’s Degree in piano performance or music education (preferred)

Job description

About Léman

Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12, offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in one of the world’s most dynamic educational environments.

Consistently ranked among New York’s top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC’s only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates.

Our community represents over 130 countries, fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: “Each student, future prepared.”

Main Purpose Of The Role

The Léman Conservatory private lesson program is seeking an experienced and motivated piano instructor to teach private lessons to students in Grades K-12 at varying skill levels during after-school hours. Lessons are scheduled between 3:30-6:30 on weekdays depending upon the instructor’s and student’s availability. Standard clearances include background check, DOI fingerprinting, and drug screening upon hiring.

As a diverse, international school dedicated to preparing students for a global world, Léman is committed to our mission of being an antiracist institution that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from all backgrounds and identities are welcome and encouraged to apply, especially those from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups.

Key Responsibilities

(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)

• Planning and teaching 45-minute, one-on-one private lessons for students in grades K-12
• Sequencing and differentiating instruction to ensure consistent progress and growth for each student
• Setting and maintaining clear expectations for students regarding weekly practice and progress
• Assigning appropriate weekly material consisting of sequenced technical exercises/etudes as well as repertoire
• Communicating frequently with parents and the Léman Conservatory Coordinator
• Submitting bi-weekly lesson logs to the Léman Conservatory Coordinator
• Preparing students for the annual Léman Conservatory Recital each June
• Preparing students for auditions or competitions (e.g. NYSSMA, college auditions, etc.)
• Communicating in a professional and proactive manner
• Maintaining positive interpersonal skills
• Demonstrating independence and reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance or music education with a piano focus
• 3+ years of private teaching experience
• Piano method books, technique training exercises, and repertoire
• Master’s Degree in piano performance or music education with a piano focus, preferred