Full-Time Piano Teacher - Pacific Piano School

Ensemble Performing Arts; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health benefits available for full-time employees

Job summary

Ensemble Performing Arts in San Jose is seeking a passionate and experienced piano instructor for a full-time, in-person role. This position will involve teaching private lessons to students while fostering their growth through structured instruction.

The ideal candidate will have a strong music background, ideally with a degree in piano performance or pedagogy, and experience working with young musicians. The pay range is $45-$52 per hour based on experience, along with health benefits and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree in piano performance or pedagogy.
• Experience working with young musicians is essential.
• Must have reliable transportation and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach private piano lessons for students of all ages.
• Support student growth through structured instruction.
• Maintain a schedule expected to develop a steady number of students.

Skills

Strong music background

Experience with young musicians

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to pass a background check

Education

Degree in piano performance or pedagogy

Job description

About the Position

Pacific Piano School is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and professional piano instructor for a full-time, in-person teaching position in San Jose, CA. We are looking for educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting student growth through structured, high-quality instruction.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in piano performance, pedagogy, performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check. This position will begin part‑time with a gradual transition to full‑time teaching 30+ hours per week with demonstrated retention of students and achieving Pacific Piano School's standards of teaching.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $45‑$52/hr for private lessons. A 401(k) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefit options are available for all part‑ and full‑time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community‑driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Pacific Piano School in San Jose. Pacific Piano School provides exceptional music education to students of all ages in San Jose, California and surrounding areas. Our faculty is composed of experienced musicians and educators committed to nurturing artistry, discipline, and lifelong appreciation for music. We emphasize a well‑rounded approach that balances technical development with creative expression, and we strive to cultivate a professional yet supportive learning environment.

https://www.ensembleschools.com/pacific-piano/

Who We Are

Empowering 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!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our performing arts community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Pay: $45‑$52 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.