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.
- ·Lead group piano instruction for a variety of age ranges (6–8, 7–9, and adult beginner) for up to six students per class, primarily using the Faber instruction books
- ·Instruct students in weekly private piano lessons during the academic year, with an optional summer semester
- ·Provide a high standard of music instruction that meets the needs of each individual student, tracking 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
- ·BA or MA in music performance and/or education
- ·Experience teaching privately and/or in a classroom setting
- ·Experience performing in a professional setting
- ·Articulate and customer service-oriented, communicating well with students, families, and colleagues
- ·Excellent organizational skills with ability to lead weekly lessons that are educationally and developmentally appropriate
- ·Hiring contingent upon passing a background check
A minimum of 2 weekday evenings and/or Saturdays before 5pm. Hours are flexible to candidate availability. Position available immediately.
$25–$35 per hour
Submit a cover letter, resume, and samples to tammon@beckcenter.org and ahuebner@beckcenter.org. No phone calls please.