Teaching Artist--PIANO

Beck Center for the Arts – Teaching Artist – Piano

Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

 Beck Center’s Music Education program seeks a dynamic teaching artist to instruct students in piano studies. The ideal candidate will be an experienced performer and educator with a proven ability to work with children as well as adults. Candidate should expect to teach beginning level students in a range of ages.

 Responsibilities:

·         Lead group piano instruction for a variety of age ranges (6-8, 7-9 and adult beginner) for up to six students per class. (Classes mainly utilize the Faber instruction books).

·         Instruct students in weekly private piano lessons. Instructors are expected to teach consistently during the academic year with an optional summer semester. Remaining 2025-2026 year: Winter/Spring semester (through end of May), and Summer semester (June 8 - August 14)

·         Provide a high standard of music instruction that meets the needs of each individual student, tracking their short-term and long-term goals toward sustained growth.

·         Communicate with students, parents, and staff to facilitate lessons and foster student retention

·         Track attendance and enrollment accurately and in a timely manner

·         Prepare students for Student Showcase recitals

 Qualifications:

·         BA or MA in music performance and/or education

·         Experience teaching privately and/or in a classroom setting

·         Experience performing in a professional setting

·         An articulate customer service-oriented individual who communicates well with students, families, and colleagues

·         Excellent organizational skills with ability to be prepared to lead weekly lessons that are educational with developmentally and age appropriate content

·         Hiring contingent upon passing a background check

 Hours:

·         A minimum of 2 weekday evenings and/or Saturdays before 5pm. Hours flexible to candidate availability (Beck Center offers classes Mon-Sat in the fall, winter and spring. Summer lessons are offered Mon-Fri)

·         Position available immediately

 Pay Rate: A competitive hourly rate will be discussed with each potential candidate.

To Apply:

Beck Center offers a fun and flexible working environment with a unique arts and education mission. To apply in confidence, submit cover letter, resume, and samples via e-mail to tammon@beckcenter.org and ahuebner@beckcenter.org. No phone calls please. 

Learn more about us at www.beckcenter.org  - Beck Center for the Arts is more than a non-profit organization that combines professional theater with arts education.

Posted 1/29/26