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About the Position
Ensemble Music Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional piano Instructorto teach Full-Time at Melody Academy of Music in our Palo Alto, CA location. A secondary instrument of voice, violin, viola, or guitar is a plus. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Candidate must also have experience with and interest in teaching group piano classes.
Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check. Preferred hours are 4-5 afternoon/evenings per week and one weekend day per week.
Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $40-48/hour for private lessons, and a base rate of $50 per hour for group classes. We have a number of students on the waiting list, so a teacher who takes this role can expect to fill several days of teaching in a relatively short amount of time. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job, and employees who average 30 hours per week will be eligible for health insurance.
About Ensemble Schools and Melody Academy of Music
Ensemble Music Schools is a partnership of community-driven music schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. This posting is for Melody Academy of Music, our school in the South Bay area of California. Melody Academy of Music has three locations in the Bay area: Palo Alto, Cupertino, and Fremont. We pride ourselves on providing positive, memorable opportunities for students of all skill levels to explore their interest in music through a rewarding progression of discovery. Our music instructors are skilled artists themselves and experienced teachers, committed to your success and growth. Teaching is a conduit for our amazing staff to pass on their passion for music and the arts.
https://www.ensembleschools.com/melody/
Why Teach for Us?
Ensemble Music Schools was created for the purpose of supporting excellence in musical education through excellence in music school administration. Our teachers are the heart and soul of our business - the ones actually in the lesson room with our students - and we are committed to their success. We are focused on attracting and developing highly qualified teaching faculty and endeavor to provide career opportunities appropriate to professional educators. For you, this means that we focus on making it as easy as possible to show up and teach music, with all of the administrative details taken care of, and with professional marketing resources that allow us to deliver steady growth in students and teaching hours.
Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Luisa Rodriguez through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40-$48 per hour with 401K and Health benefit options
