Part-Time School Piano Accompanist for Choral Programs

District Wide; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Job summary

Natick Public Schools seeks a piano accompanist to support the district's vocal music programs across Kennedy Middle, Wilson Middle, and Natick High School. This part-time role collaborates with music teachers to accompany rehearsals and performances and to adapt to the pace of instruction.

We value strong piano technique, advanced sight-reading, the ability to read multi‑part vocal and instrumental scores, and a collaborative, student‑focused approach that honors diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferably bachelors degree in a music program
• Specialized Knowledge / Preferred Abilities: Strong piano proficiency, advanced sight-reading, ability to read multi-part vocal and instrumental scores, ability to improvise accompaniments, working knowledge of music theory, commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, and performances as directed by the classroom music teacher
• Practice musical selections with individual students or small groups as needed
• Accompany part-singing and multi-part vocal or instrumental arrangements
• Assist the classroom music teacher in providing instruction to individual students or groups
• Reinforce lessons and instruction provided by the teacher, including help with notes, rhythms, and reading sheet music
• Assist with developing, preparing, and conducting special music events and performances, both during and outside the school day
• Assume a supportive or leadership role in assisting a substitute teacher in the absence of the classroom music teacher, as needed
• Perform related clerical duties, such as organizing sheet music and maintaining the music library
• Practice culturally responsive communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Any other relative duties as assigned

Skills

Piano proficiency

Sight-reading

Read multi-part scores

Improvise accompaniments

Music theory

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Job description

Natick Public Schools seeks a piano accompanist to support the district's vocal music programs across Kennedy Middle, Wilson Middle, and Natick High School. This part-time role collaborates with music teachers to accompany rehearsals and performances and to adapt to the pace of instruction.

We value strong piano technique, advanced sight-reading, the ability to read multi‑part vocal and instrumental scores, and a collaborative, student‑focused approach that honors diversity and inclusion.