Student: Piano Instructor

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid onboarding and training

Job summary

Wellness Creative, LLC in Lexington is hiring a Part-Time Piano Instructor to provide private and semi-private lessons for children aged 5 and up. The role is off-campus with scheduling, space, and administrative support provided, enabling teachers to focus on instruction.

Ideal candidates are warm, reliable, and professional, able to work the required evening hours (3:00 pm–8:15 pm on two weekdays) with optional Saturday sessions. W-2 role includes onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UK student to apply.
• W-2 employment with onboarding and training provided.
• Evening availability required and schedule is specified.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and semi-private piano lessons to students ages 5+.
• Teach instrument confidently with beginner to intermediate level instruction.
• Create a supportive, encouraging learning environment.
• Use provided lesson resources; instruments and materials are provided.

Skills

Piano proficiency

Comfortable with children

Evening availability

Background check

Job description

- Previous experience teaching private piano lessons preferred

10-20

Required Availability (Evenings):

To meet our highest-demand lesson times, applicants must be available:

• 3:00 pm–8:15 pm at least 2 weekdays (Monday–Friday)
• Optional Saturday hours: 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Wellness Creative, LLC has built a strong reputation for high-quality music instruction, music therapy, and art therapy. We’re proud to have been recognized with Best of Lexington 2025 & 2026 (Music Instruction) and ranked #1 for Music Lessons in Lexington by BusinessRate in 2024, 2025 & 2026. Our mission is to build lifelong wellness through music, art, and creativity.

We’re hiring a Part-Time Piano Instructor to teach at either of our Lexington locations (501 Darby Creek Road or 118 Dennis Drive). We primarily serve children and are looking for someone who brings warmth, patience, reliability, and professionalism to their teaching.

We make it easy for you to focus on teaching. Wellness Creative provides the students, teaching space, scheduling, billing, and administrative support—no need to build your own studio or manage payments and enrollment. This is a W-2 employee position designed to let instructors spend more of their time doing what they love—teaching. Paid onboarding and training are provided.

Responsibilities:

• Teach private and semi-private piano lessons to students ages 5+
• Teach your instrument confidently and provide beginner to intermediate level instruction
• Create a supportive, encouraging learning environment
• Use provided lesson resources and activities; instruments and lesson materials are provided
• Communicate clearly with families and the Wellness Creative team regarding scheduling and student progress

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong piano skills and proficiency in reading music
• Comfortable working with children
• Ability to consistently work the evening availability listed for this position
• Ability to successfully pass a background check

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/22/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 10/22/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position has a specific schedule. Have you reviewed the schedule provided in the job description and can you work the schedule required?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
  • Yes
  • No