Piano Accompanist Middle School MS2627_62

Belgrade Middle School; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Belgrade Public Schools Belgrade Middle School in Belgrade, MT is seeking a part-time Piano Accompanist to provide piano accompaniment for choral groups, soloists, recitals, concerts, and other events as scheduled. Candidates should have strong piano skills and the ability to work with students and conductors.

The role requires reading music, coaching students, and adapting music as needed, with a focus on accuracy, musical expression, and teamwork in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of singing techniques.
• Ability to read music and follow a conductor or soloist.
• Ability to coordinate with instructors and students to select appropriate repertoire.

Responsibilities

• Play accompaniment at sight for designated classes and performances.
• Assist in planning and selecting suitable music for various occasions.
• May adapt themes to piano from recorded music.
• May accompany students in performances.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced piano playing

Music theory

Sight-reading

Vocal techniques

Communication with students

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Piano

Job description

Piano Accompanist Middle School MS2627_62

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924813

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full and part-time staff members, students engaged in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission "to educate students to become responsible members of society."

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Purpose:

Provides piano accompaniment for choral groups, soloists, recitals, concerts, and other special events as needed/scheduled.

Essential Job Duties:

• Plays accompaniment at sight for designated classes, choral groups, and other performances.
• Assists students or instructors in planning, reviewing, and selecting music suitable to various occasions.
• May adapt themes to the piano from recorded music.
• May accompany students in performances.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of advanced piano playing.
• Knowledge of music theory, harmony, rhythm, composition, and transposition.
• Knowledge of the meaning of musical terms, signs, and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of vocal techniques.
• Ability to play at sight, with accuracy and feeling.
• Ability to memorize, improvise, adapt and transpose music.
• Ability to coach students individually or in small groups to improve vocal and/or instrumental skills.
• Ability to follow a soloist or a conductor in performing a musical score.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and adjust time schedule.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, students, parents, staff and establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion related to employment and student matters.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Demonstrated knowledge of singing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the conductor.
• Demonstrated ability to sit and read music.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful experience working with Highschool Students.

Necessary special requirements:

• Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

Equipment:

• Piano

The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.75 to $18.75 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required