Piano Instructor - Private Lessons - Part-Time

Downers Grove Park District; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fitness Membership at 4500Fitness

Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training

Job summary

Downers Grove Park District is seeking a part‑time Piano Instructor to teach private piano lessons to children and adults at Lincoln Center, Downers Grove. You will also prepare for recitals and performances, with flexibility to offer other instruments as needed.

Experience teaching private piano is required, and applicants should enjoy working with 4–10 year olds. A Bachelor’s in Music or equivalent is preferred; strong customer service and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching private piano lessons
• Enjoy teaching children in the 4-10-year-old age range
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Music Performance, Music Education, or similar field preferred
• Can successfully work independently
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to customers
• Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public
• Ability to enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead one-on-one 30-minute piano lessons with enthusiasm and creativity
• Adapt to participants’ learning styles, abilities and interests; implement different approaches to teaching techniques and skills
• Select books, instructional materials and other literature appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students
• Inform parents about their child’s progress
• Maintain courteous and effective communication between staff, participants and/or parents
• Report any incidents/accidents to the Supervisor immediately. Complete and submit accident/incident forms
• Inventory supplies; requisition as needed
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public

Skills

Piano instruction

Child education

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent

Job description

Location:

Downers Grove, IL

Job Id:

416

# of Openings:

1

About us:

The Downers Grove Park District offers quality parks, facilities and programs for people of all ages to enjoy and explore. Home to 48 parks, a recreation center, history museum, nature center, golf course, community center and more, there’s something for everyone at Downers Grove Park District! Learn more at dgparks.org.

The Opportunity:

As a Piano Instructor, you are responsible for teaching and developing private piano lessons to children and adults while providing outstanding customer service to both the participant and the parent. Position will also involve recitals and performance preparation. We are looking primarily for a piano instructor, but are happy to offer lessons for other instruments alongside piano lessons if a candidate is interested. Music lessons take place at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove.

Pay:

The range for this part time position is $16-$18.50 per 30 minute lesson ($32-$37/hr)

• Free Fitness Membership at 4500 Fitness


• Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training

When you’ll work

Part-time; schedules are flexible based on student demands and staff availability. Lessons typically take place weekday afternoons/evenings and/or Saturday morning/afternoon.

• Plan and lead one-on-one 30-minute piano lessons with enthusiasm and creativity


• Adapt to participants’ learning styles, abilities and interests; implement different approaches to teaching techniques and skills


• Select books, instructional materials and other literature appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students


• Inform parents about their child’s progress


• Maintain courteous and effective communication between staff, participants and/or parents


• Report any incidents/accidents to the Supervisor immediately. Complete and submit accident/incident forms


• Inventory supplies; requisition as needed


• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately


• Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor


• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public

About you:

• Prior experience teaching private piano lessons


• Enjoy teaching children in the 4-10-year-old age range


• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Music Performance, Music Education, or similar field preferred


• Can successfully work independently


• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to customers


• Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public


• Ability to enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment

What sets us apart:

• Flexible hours


• Supportive and friendly coworkers


• Collaborative and connected management


• Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District

The Downers Grove Park District is an EOE.