Piano Instructor

Macphail Center for Music; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 57,859 - 67,502; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Flexible Spending Account - Parking

Tuition Discounts

Professional Development

MN Safe & Sick Time

Job summary

Macphail Center for Music is seeking a Piano Instructor to teach individual and group lessons for beginners and advanced students. The role emphasizes fostering an inclusive, student-centered environment and preparing students for performances. A degree in music is preferred, along with a minimum of three years of teaching experience.

This is a part-time position based in Minneapolis, offering $42.00 - $49.00 per hour with various benefits including tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels.
• Experience teaching small groups.
• Experience teaching diverse styles of music.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead lesson plans that foster growth and creative exploration.
• Ensure students are performance-ready for presentations.
• Support outreach efforts to engage new participants.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated cultural competency skills

Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching

Education

Degree or certification in music or music education

Job description

TITLE

Piano Instructor

REPORTS TO

Director of Instrumental & Voice Instruction

DEPARTMENT

Instrumental & Voice Instruction

STATUS

Exempt, Part Time

LOCATION

Minneapolis; On‑Site

COMPENSATION

$42.00 - $49.00 per hour

BENEFITS

403b, Flexible Spending Account - Parking, Tuition Discounts, Professional Development, MN Safe & Sick Time

HOURS

Hours are determined each semester by student demand and enrollment

JOB SUMMARY

The Piano Instructor teaches individual and group piano lessons for students of varying levels (beginning to advanced), with an emphasis on beginners who are interested in learning a variety of musical styles. The Instructor is also responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Mentorship

• Develop and lead lesson plans that foster growth and creative exploration
• Provide expert music instruction, including demonstrating playing during lessons and coaching the student
• Establish a good rapport with students and families, encouraging open discussion

Administrative

• Manage Studio Logistics including, but not limited to: lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communication with students and families

Performance Preparation

• Ensure students are performance‑ready and understand the process of translating rehearsal work into public presentation

Community & Culture Building

• Foster an inclusive, student‑centered environment that supports risk‑taking, mutual respect, and creative expression
• Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of MacPhail Center for Music to the broader community
• Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• A degree or certification in music or music education, or the equivalent, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of three years of studio teaching all ages and skill levels, of which a significant portion is with young students and beginners, required
• Experience teaching small groups, preferred
• Experience teaching diverse styles of music, preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural competency skills
• Commitment to inclusive, student‑centered teaching