Piano Instructor Position Description

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA); Woodside (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Piano Studio LLC in Woodside, Queens, is seeking a part-time piano instructor for Fridays. The role involves teaching students ages 5 and up, with lessons lasting 30, 45, or 60 minutes, and preparing them for bi-annual recitals and auditions.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Piano Performance or Music Education with piano emphasis, be able to sight-read, and commit to a 20-week semester. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's in Piano Performance or Music Education with emphasis in Piano.
• Commitment to a 20-week semester.
• Ability to perform intermediate level piano pieces.
• Ability to sight-read.
• Patient, kind rapport with young students.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach piano to students ages 5 and up.
• Prepare students for bi-annual recitals and auditions.
• Deliver lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
• Incorporate music history and theory into lessons when applicable.

Skills

Sight-reading

Teaching

Piano performance

Patience

Education

Bachelor's in Piano Performance or Music Education with emphasis in Piano

Job description

Organization: Sunnyside Piano Studio LLC Location: Woodside Queens

Category: Instrumental Posted On: July 26, 2026

Description

Sunnyside Piano Studio LLC is a community studio in Woodside, Queens. We are searching for an individual to teach piano to students ages 5 and up. The position is one day a week (Friday), and the instructor will be paid hourly. The instructor will prepare students for bi-annual recitals as well as any necessary auditions. Lessons are typically 30, 45, and 60 minutes. The instructor will be expected to incorporate music history and theory into the lesson when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's in Piano Performance or Music Education with an emphasis in Piano.
• Must be willing to commit to a whole 20-week semester.
• Must be able to perform intermediate level piano pieces.
• Must be able to sight-read.
• Must be patient and have a kind rapport with young students.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.