Piano Instructor

*Description*: Patterson Park Academy of Music (PPAM) is a fast-growing after-school music academy in East Baltimore.
Founded in January 2021, PPAM offers private music instruction for children and adults in piano, guitar, violin, cello, and drums, along with a robust baby+toddler education program and community chorus.
PPAM prides itself on being an instructor-forward institution: - guaranteed compensation when students are absent - compensation for gaps in teaching schedule - annual student retention bonuses - schedule coordination handled exclusively by administration - PPAM provides liability insurance, so instructors don't have to - guaranteed compensation for 4 hours on chosen teaching days (Monday-Thursday, or Saturday) - bonus compensation for teaching days in excess of two days per week We are seeking highly-qualified and dynamic piano instructors to expand our faculty and substitute rosters.
Ideal candidates will be experienced in teaching students of all ages and skill levels, and be able to very quickly engage each student’s musical imagination and curiosity.
*Compensation:* $48/hour *Benefits: *Yearly Student Retention Bonus; Compensation in the event of student absences; Consolidated schedules with no uncompensated gaps.
*Duties:* - Teach weekly private piano lessons to a diverse population of students at our physical location in Baltimore City - Communicate with students and parents on the progress of each student with constructive feedback - Prepare students for end-of-semester recital performances - Teach at least one, one-hour make-up "class" each month on a Saturday or Sunday of your choice.
This makeup class instruction is compensated.
*Position Type*: Part-time—primarily after school hours and on weekends, subject to instructor availability.
Semesters are approximately 15-weeks long, with optional summer employment.
Instructors will be W-2 employees and required to provide W-2 and I-9 forms.
*Minimum Requirements:* - Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance or Music Education with piano focus or equivalent professional performance experience; Master's Degree preferred - At least 2 years of professional teaching experience - Firm commitment to a weekly lesson schedule on instructor’s preferred teaching day(s) on a semester schedule - Piano instructors must be available a minimum of two 4 hour shifts per week, MON-THU or SAT or SUN.
*Application Materials*: - Resume/CV with at least 3 references - Supplemental Materials (not required, but welcome): teaching demonstration video; performance videos/recordings *Interview Process:* - Chosen candidates will have a virtual interview (Zoom, Skype, Facetime) with the directors - Candidates advancing to the final round will be asked to present an in-person teaching demonstration to a beginning student *Other details:* - Successful candidates must consent to a background check prior to hiring.
- Candidates with a robust performance schedule are encouraged to apply, however, preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a regular weekly lesson schedule with few absences throughout the semester.
Job Type: Part-time Salary: $48.
00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Two 4 hour shifts per week minimum * After school or weekends Ability to commute/relocate: * Baltimore, MD 21231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Teaching: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person Job Type: Part-time Pay: $48.
00 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Compensation package: * Bonus opportunities * Hourly pay Schedule: * 4 hour shift * After school Work setting: * In-person * Private school Application Question(s): * Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Performance or Music Education? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Teaching: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Baltimore, MD 21231 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Baltimore, MD 21231: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person