Beginner Piano Teacher - Montclair, NJ

Ensemble Performing Arts; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with employer match

Job summary

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking a friendly piano instructor for the Modern Music Academy in Montclair, NJ. The role involves teaching private lessons and small group sessions to children aged 5–10, with scheduling that fits 2–4 days per week in the 2pm–8pm window and occasional Saturday hours.

Applicants should hold a Music Education or Music Performance degree and demonstrate a love of teaching. Background checks are required, and compensation ranges from $30 to $34 per hour with health

Qualifications

• Degree in Music Education or Music Performance required.
• Experience teaching children aged 5–10 in private and group settings.
• Ability to implement lesson plans and pass a routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach private piano lessons and optional group sessions.
• Work part-time with flexible hours, typically 2–4 days weekly.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons and track student progress.

Skills

Piano instruction

Early childhood music

Private lessons

Group instruction

Education

Music Education degree

Music Performance degree

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun and nurturing piano instructor, who is experienced with early childhood music in private one-on-one lessons and in a group setting, to teach part-time with our Montclair, NJ school at Modern Music Academy. Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff. Preferred availability is one or two days a week (6-12 hours). Lessons are typically scheduled from 2pm-8pm on Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm on Saturday.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in Music Education or Music Performance and a demonstrated love of teaching. Experienceworking with children ages 5-10 years old, and the ability to pass a routine background check are a must. The candidate should feel comfortable reading, interpreting and implementing lesson plans from a program.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $30-34/hour. Health benefits options and a 401K with employer match are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. This posting is for The Modern Music Academy, our location serving Caldwell, NJ. We pride ourselves on providing fun, personalized, and professional music education to students of all skill levels and ages and in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Who We Are

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30-$34 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.