Piano Accompanist for School Choirs & Classes

Bennington Middle School; Bennington (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennington Public Schools is seeking an Accompanist for Bennington Middle School and Bennington South Middle School in Nebraska. The role supports the vocal music program by playing piano for classes and performances under the direction of the music teacher.

Working up to 6.5 hours per day on a 177-day contract, with a pay rate of $15.50–$17.95 per hour. Immediate start; strong sight-reading and improvisation skills preferred; a performance degree in piano is desirable.

Qualifications

• Performance degree in piano preferred.
• Proficient in piano.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance, as required.
• Ability to sight read well.
• Ability to improvise.
• Interpret the composed octavo accompaniments musically and sensitively at the direction of the instructor.
• Demonstrated strong standards of professional ethics and skills pertinent to building positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, administration, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Accompanying during daily scheduled classes.
• Accompanying for rehearsals and performances scheduled before and after school.
• Performing clerical responsibilities such as music library work, record keeping, and costume distribution.
• Assume a leadership role in assisting the substitute teacher in the absence of the vocal music teacher.

Skills

Piano

Sight reading

Improvisation

Professionalism

Attendance

Education

Performance degree in piano

Job description

Bennington Public Schools is seeking an Accompanist for Bennington Middle School and Bennington South Middle School in Nebraska. The role supports the vocal music program by playing piano for classes and performances under the direction of the music teacher.

Working up to 6.5 hours per day on a 177-day contract, with a pay rate of $15.50–$17.95 per hour. Immediate start; strong sight-reading and improvisation skills preferred; a performance degree in piano is desirable.