Violin & Beginner–Intermediate Piano Instructor

Tonal Art Music Center; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Tonal Art Music Center in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Violin and Beginner–Intermediate Piano Instructor for a temporary one-month assignment. You will teach private violin lessons and beginner–intermediate piano to students of various ages, planning engaging, level-appropriate lessons and building solid technique.

The role emphasizes clear, encouraging feedback to students and families, preparing learners for recitals, and contributing to a positive, professional on-site studio environment

Qualifications

• Strong violin performance and teaching skills.
• Strong piano skills for beginner–intermediate students.
• Experience teaching students of different ages and ability levels.
• Knowledge of music theory and the ability to apply it in lessons.
• Clear, encouraging communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience preferred.
• Availability for Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
• Willingness to teach on-site in Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Teach private violin lessons and beginner–intermediate piano lessons to students of various ages.
• Plan and deliver engaging, level-appropriate lessons; develop strong technique and healthy practice habits.
• Incorporate music theory and theory into lessons; prepare students for recitals and performances.
• Provide clear, encouraging feedback to students and families.
• Maintain a positive, professional on-site studio environment.

Skills

Violin teaching

Piano teaching

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music

Job description

Tonal Art Music Center is a vibrant music school in Jersey City, NJ, dedicated to personalized, high-quality music education for students of all ages and levels. Since 2007, we have provided a creative and supportive environment where students develop their musicianship, express themselves artistically, and connect through performance.

Our faculty consists of professional musicians and experienced educators who teach private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and early childhood music across a wide range of instruments and voice. The school offers regular recitals, a summer music and songwriting camp, and ensemble opportunities for youth and adults in a newly expanded facility with acoustically treated studios and spacious ensemble rooms.

Role Description

Tonal Art Music Center is seeking a Violin and Beginner–Intermediate Piano Instructor for a temporary teaching assignment in Jersey City, NJ.

The initial assignment is for approximately one month, with teaching hours on Thursday evenings and Saturdays. This opportunity may develop into a longer‑term or ongoing teaching position.

The instructor will teach private violin lessons and beginner–intermediate piano lessons to students of various ages. Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging, level‑appropriate lessons; developing strong technical foundations and healthy practice habits; incorporating music theory; preparing students for recitals and performances; and providing clear, encouraging feedback to students and families.

The instructor will work on‑site and contribute to a positive, professional, and supportive studio environment.

Qualifications

• Strong violin performance and teaching skills.
• Strong piano skills appropriate for teaching beginner–intermediate students.
• Experience teaching students of different ages and ability levels.
• Knowledge of music theory and the ability to apply it in lessons.
• Clear, encouraging communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Availability for Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
• Willingness to teach on‑site in Jersey City, NJ.