Dynamic Piano Teaching Artist — All Ages, Flexible Evenings

Cleveland Theater Alliance; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Beck Center for the Arts invites applications for a Teaching Artist in piano, joining a dynamic music education program. The role includes leading group piano classes for children and adults, plus weekly private lessons during the school year with optional summer work.

Strong performers with teaching experience and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include tracking progress, coordinating with families and staff, and preparing students for recital showcases.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in music performance and/or education
• Experience teaching privately and/or in a classroom setting
• Experience performing in a professional setting
• Articulate and customer service-oriented, communicating well with students, families, and colleagues
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to lead weekly lessons that are educationally and developmentally appropriate
• Hiring contingent upon passing a background check

Responsibilities

• Lead group piano instruction for a variety of age ranges (6–8, 7–9, and adult beginner) for up to six students per class, primarily using the Faber instruction books
• Instruct students in weekly private piano lessons during the academic year, with an optional summer semester
• Provide a high standard of music instruction that meets the needs of each individual student, tracking short-term and long-term goals toward sustained growth
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff to facilitate lessons and foster student retention
• Track attendance and enrollment accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare students for Student Showcase recitals

Skills

Piano instruction

Group instruction

Private lessons

Music performance

Communication

Customer service

Education

BA in music performance/education

Experience teaching privately/classroom

Job description

Beck Center for the Arts invites applications for a Teaching Artist in piano, joining a dynamic music education program. The role includes leading group piano classes for children and adults, plus weekly private lessons during the school year with optional summer work.

Strong performers with teaching experience and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include tracking progress, coordinating with families and staff, and preparing students for recital showcases.