Group Piano Instructor

Third Street Music School Settlement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,257 - 79,900; Part time

Job summary

A community music school in New York City seeks a Group Piano Instructor to teach beginner classes. This part-time role requires a degree in music and at least two years of teaching experience. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity in arts education. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, and engagement in the community music environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of teaching applied piano lessons is required.
• Experience teaching small groups preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide sequential beginning music instruction for group piano classes.
• Establish rapport with families and provide feedback for students.
• Engage in overall mission of the organization.

Skills

Teaching applied piano

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to diversity

Education

Degree or certification in music or music education

Job description

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Position Details

• Title: Instrumental Music Instructor – Group Piano (Part Time)
• Department: Piano
• Reports To: Piano Department Chair
• Salary: $51.00 to $58.00 hourly; Miscellaneous and Meetings $32.00 hourly

Position Overview

Third Street Music School is seeking a part-time music instructor to teach beginner group piano and keyboard classes for children and adults on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, or both. Classes take place weekly during the 32‑week school year. Immediate availability is preferred.

The successful candidate will provide inspirational and effective instruction to beginning school‑aged students and beginning adults in small groups of 3 to 6 students in our keyboard lab.

At Third Street, our faculty combine skill, experience, and empathy to create a positive, welcoming, and collegial environment. We are looking for a dedicated piano educator and exceptional musician who truly enjoys working with young and adult beginners in a community music school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and sequential beginning music instruction to group piano/keyboard classes aligned with the provided curriculum.
• Establish a good rapport with families and provide constructive feedback and annual goals for each student.
• Advise and support students and families in other Third Street Music program‑related activities.
• Prepare students for performance opportunities within the Third Street music community and external opportunities.
• Attend all studio performances and recitals. Participate in department meetings, events, and professional development.
• Engage in the overall work and mission of Third Street and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Collaborate with Third Street registrar in scheduling and communication of lessons and classes.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification in music, music education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of teaching applied piano lessons in a private studio, community music school, or public‑school setting. Experience teaching small groups and knowledge of Bastien and Faber curricula preferred.
• Able to consistently work in‑person Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and early evenings; additional teaching opportunities may become available based on scheduling and needs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts education.
• Strong communication skills and effective interpersonal skills for working with young and adult students and families.

About Third Street

As the nation’s longest‑running community music school, Third Street has been transforming lives through the arts for 131 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.

Since the 1970s, Third Street has worked with local public schools to provide music instruction to their students, thereby becoming one of the first in the nation to initiate such partnerships. Today, Third Street collaborates with 35 public schools and community centers across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is simple: to change the lives of students for the better through music and dance.

Our commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging and feel supported and valued in their work.