Piano Private Lessons Teacher

kingsleymontessori; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingsley Montessori School in Boston seeks a Private Piano Lesson Teacher for its After School Music Program serving Grades P4-6 (ages 4-12). The role involves delivering 1:1 weekly piano lessons after school hours, Monday through Friday, 3–6 PM, based on enrollment and instructor availability.

Applicants should hold a BA or BM and have experience using varied instructional methods with multi-age learners. Candidates will help students prepare recitals and cultivate a guided self-assessment

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degree required.
• Experience with multiple instructional methods and multi-age learning environments.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one weekly piano lessons to assigned students.
• Assist with recital preparation and performance opportunities.
• Support student practice and develop self-critique vocabulary.

Skills

Piano instruction

Multi-age teaching

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degree

Job description

PIANO PRIVATE LESSON TEACHER, After School Music Program

Beginning September 2026

ABOUT US: Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION:

Kingsley is looking for a PRIVATE LESSON PIANO TEACHER, After School Music Program for beginning &
intermediate students Grades P4-6 (ages 4-12). (Please note that experience working with and
teaching very young students is required for this position.)

We seek teachers with a holistic approach to education that emphasizes the importance of
thorough approach to teaching sight reading, music theory, composition, ear training, aural
analysis, and best practices when working with young students. Students will be encouraged to
perform in recitals that take place throughout the year and will learn to take ownership of their
own practice regimen, as well as develop a vocabulary for guided self-critique.

Hours vary between 3-6PM Monday-Friday
based upon enrollment and teacher availability. Lesson teachers will give one-on-one weekly
lessons to each of their scheduled students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degree
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and development
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each student
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all employees. Salaries for private lesson teachers are $65/hourly.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The School is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.