Staff Piano Teacher

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Furman University is seeking a Staff Piano Teacher to join the JM Music department. The role involves teaching weekly piano lessons to students five years and older, both on campus and virtually, and preparing materials for each student.

Collaboration with families and the director is essential throughout the academic year. The position supports a pre-college Piano for Young People program, with responsibilities including recital attendance, progress reporting, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Music, Piano, or Piano Pedagogy.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Ability to teach weekly lessons, in person or virtually.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly piano lessons to students aged five and up.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and assignments.
• Attend recitals and coordinate with families.
• Communicate regularly with the director and staff.

Skills

Pedagogical practices

Piano method knowledge

Working with children

Digital communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music/Piano/Piano Pedagogy

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Staff Piano Teacher

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Job Title:

Staff Piano Teacher

Job Family:

Temp

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Compensation Grade:

TMP

Pay Type:

Hourly

Department:

JM Music

Job Summary:

Piano for Young People is a pre-college piano program for studentskindergarten through high school. Students pursue piano studythrough private lessons in a university setting. Materials coveredin lessons include sight reading, music theory, music history, eartraining, and an introduction to a wide range of musical genres andstyles of the teacher and student's choosing. Staff teachers inPiano for Young People are responsible for teaching weekly lessonson campus, planning and preparing for individualized lessons,sending weekly assignments and reminders to students and parents,meeting with the director as needed, and regular correspondence.Staff teachers also attend recitals and competition eventsthroughout the academic year. Staff teachers are committed toprofessional development and growth in knowledge of pedagogicalpractices.

Job Description:

Teaching

Teaches weekly individualized piano lessons to students ages fiveand older, including sight reading, music theory, music history, ear training, technique, and repertoire.Creates and fosters relationships with studentsand families. Teaches in person and virtually as required by theprogram and university.

Planning

Prepares weekly for lessons through communication with students andparents, writing weekly assignments, and coordinating with the director. Pursues professionaldevelopment to stay knowledgeable of pedagogical practices. Performs other duties as assigned by the director.

Recitals & Events

Prepares students for and attends recitals and other performancesthroughout the academic year.

Communication

Communicates regularly with students/parents, director, andothers.

Reports To

Director of Piano for Young People

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Music, Piano, or PianoPedagogy.
• Prior teaching experience

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of pedagogical practices, piano method books, andsequencing instruction
• Adept at working with children
• Adaptable and open to trying new pedagogical methods
• Proficient and comfortable with virtual lessons and digitalcommunication

Education Requirements:

Certification Requirements:

Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is openended):

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasingthe diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires tocreate a community of people representing a multiplicity ofidentities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief,sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background,ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners ofemployees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

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