Private Piano Instructor - Flexible Part-Time Lessons

Dgparks; 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

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.