Piano Instructor (Part-Time)

Hoff Barthelson Music School; Village of Scarsdale (NY); On-site; USD 72,324 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403b and FLEX benefits

NY paid leave

Job summary

Hoff Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale, NY is seeking experienced Piano instructors to provide individualized private lessons and foster students’ musical growth. Responsibilities include teaching private lessons, preparing students for recitals, and creating Individual Learning Plans. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in music or education, and a strong performance background is preferred. The school also offers benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in community arts education preferred.
• Comfort with MS365 and willingness to learn school technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons and support ongoing student progress.
• Demonstrate effective practice and performance techniques.
• Create and share Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Prepare students for recitals and performance programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative skills

Strong performance background

Proficiency in MS365

Education

Master’s degree in music or music education

Job description

About Hoff-Barthelson Music School – Scarsdale, NY

Hoff-Barthelson is a premier community music school known for excellence in teaching, a holistic approach to music learning, and a strong commitment to creativity, collaboration, and community.

Position Overview

Piano instructors provide individualized private lessons and support students’ musical growth across HBMS’s core programs (Private Lessons, Progress Program, Performance Program, Musicianship, and Ensembles). Instructors report to the Dean and may also coach chamber ensembles, lead sectional rehearsals, teach classes, or take on occasional administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons and support ongoing student progress.
• Demonstrate and reinforce effective practice and performance techniques.
• Create and share Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide informal feedback throughout the year and formal feedback via end-of-year Progress Reports.
• Prepare and submit students for recitals, festivals, and performance programs.
• Connect musical study with broader cultural and artistic contexts.
• Advise students on opportunities available to them at HBMS, in the community, and regarding collegiate and career pathways.
• Maintain attendance and communicate promptly with families and colleagues.
• Follow all administrative protocols as shared via the Employee Handbook and the Faculty Bulletin.
• Uphold HBMS Code of Conduct and complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music or music education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in community arts education preferred.
• Strong performance background.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Comfort with MS365 and willingness to learn school technologies.
• Private lesson rate: $52.50–$60+ per hour, based on experience.
• Group instruction starting at $55/hr.
• Access to health, dental, vision, life, disability, 403b, FLEX benefits, and NY paid leave.
• Instruction offered on-site; hours range across weekdays/weekends.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and three references (include their email and a brief description of your relation to them) [e-mail]