Private Piano Teacher

Allegra School of Music & Arts; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% company match

Flexible teaching schedule

Administrative support

Renovated facility

Job summary

The Allegra School of Music & Arts in Hillsborough, NJ, is seeking a skilled Private Piano Teacher to join our faculty on a part-time basis. The position offers a flexible recurring schedule, enrollment and billing support, and the opportunity to take over existing teaching hours.

We provide an established roster, a renovated facility, and performance opportunities. Compensation is $30–$38 per teaching hour, with a 401(k) match for eligible employees. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong piano technique and musicianship required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and dependable approach to teaching.
• Ability to work with children, teens, and/or adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized private piano instruction.
• Develop technique, sight-reading, rhythm, and music-reading skills.
• Select repertoire based on each student’s level and goals.
• Adapt instruction for different ages and learning styles.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Prepare students for recitals, auditions, and exams.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, and school leadership.
• Maintain a reliable teaching schedule.

Skills

Piano technique

Musicianship

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional and dependable

Education

Degree in Piano Performance

Job description

Private Piano Teacher

The Allegra School of Music & Arts – Hillsborough, NJ

Part-Time | $30–$38/hour | Flexible Recurring Schedule | 401(k) with 5% Company Match

The Allegra School of Music & Arts is seeking a skilled and engaging Private Piano Teacher to join our faculty.

An established student roster is available immediately, with the opportunity to take over part or all of an existing teaching schedule. Allegra provides enrollment, scheduling, billing, and administrative support, allowing instructors to focus primarily on teaching and student development.

For more than 25 years, Allegra has provided high-quality music and performing arts education to students throughout Central New Jersey.

Why Teach at Allegra?

• Established students available immediately
• Flexible, consistent weekly teaching schedule
• Administrative team handles enrollment, scheduling, and billing
• Newly renovated facility with bright, spacious private teaching rooms
• Recitals, competitions, examinations, and other performance opportunities for students
• Collaborative and professionally managed teaching environment
• 401(k) with 5% company match for eligible employees

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized private piano instruction
• Develop healthy technique, musicianship, sight-reading, rhythm, and music-reading skills
• Select appropriate repertoire based on each student's level, interests, and goals
• Adapt instruction for different ages, abilities, and learning styles
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Prepare students for recitals, auditions, competitions, and examinations when appropriate
• Communicate professionally with students, families, and school leadership
• Maintain a reliable and consistent teaching schedule

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Music Education, or a closely related field
• Strong piano technique and musicianship
• Experience teaching private piano lessons
• Knowledge of piano pedagogy and age-appropriate repertoire
• Ability to work effectively with children, teens, and/or adults
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and dependable approach to teaching

Exceptional candidates without a completed degree may be considered with substantial formal piano training, pedagogical preparation, and demonstrated private-teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree work, formal piano pedagogy training, accompaniment experience, graded examination experience, composition/theory skills, or experience teaching multiple musical styles.

Schedule

Lessons are offered primarily:

Monday–Friday: 3:00–9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Instructors are not expected to work every day. We welcome applicants interested in one or two consistent teaching days as well as instructors interested in developing a larger schedule.

Compensation

$30–$38 per teaching hour, based on education, pedagogical training, teaching experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Additional compensated opportunities may be available in accompaniment, group instruction, workshops, performances, and special programs.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person – Hillsborough, NJ