Piano Instructor - Group Lessons

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Piano Instructor - Group Lessons

Location:

9020 Lorton Station Blvd, Lorton, VA 22079

Job Type

Contract

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Want to be a part of a thriving music community? Then join our team of professional teachers at Potomac Music, the premier music lesson studio in Lorton, VA.

We're looking for professional piano teachers for our Piano Express group lesson program! Piano Express teachers are trained to use the Piano Express curriculum for classes of up to 8 students.

These positions require teacher availability weekday evenings from 4PM – 8PM; Saturdays 10AM – 4PM; or Sundays 11AM – 4PM.

We are currently seeking instructors for VOICE, PIANO, VIOLIN / VIOLA, CELLO, GUITAR, WOODWINDS, BRASS

1099 Contractor Part-Time Benefits Include

• Newly renovated, oversized, beautiful private studios with new pianos and equipment
• Competitive commission based pay
• Bonus Opportunities
• Discounts on music supplies, accessories, and books sold in studio
• Group sized lesson rooms for studio classes, small recitals, etc
• Safe and COVID precautious environment, including NASA grade studio air purification
• High level recruiting to fill up your schedule quickly, just arrive and teach
• Team of professional administrative staff to facilitate a positive lessons experience for you, your students, and their families

Summary/Objective: Music lesson teachers will teach professional music lessons to children and adults. Lessons may be one-on-one or in a group setting. Music lesson teachers will provide in-person instruction to clients in a designated room or virtual instruction from the studio.

Essential Functions

• Teach beginner through advanced level music lessons to a diverse population of students (children and adults.)
• Build a professional rapport with students and parents of students (if applicable) by providing positive feedback on the progress of each student and establishing expected practice routines.
• Collaborate with store personnel to maximize lesson experience.
• Use the provided scheduling system to maintain your schedule and log in attendance.

Core Competencies

• Ability to teach interactive, engaging music lessons and retain students.
• Ability to effectively maintain your schedule through the scheduling system, including starting and ending lessons on time.
• Ability to teach and create music lesson curriculum tailored for each student, which may include popular music that students know and love.
• Ability to motivate students by providing a positive, fun, and focused lesson experience.
• Ability to use technology (text, email, scheduling systems, etc.) effectively to keep lines of communication and compliance open with clients and staff.
• Optional ability to develop curriculum, lead, and motivate group classes (ensemble classes / camps).

Work Environment: Music lesson studio with both in-person and virtual lessons.

Position type and expected hours of work: Part-time 1099 Contractor, teaching music lessons, primarily after school hours weekdays and on weekends.

Required Education, Experience, And Abilities

• Minimum three (3) years of college level music experience or three (3) years of music teaching/performance experience or a combination of both.
• Full competency in applicable styles of music including playing techniques, repertoire, reading music, tabs, and chord symbols.
• Patience to work and clearly communicate with students of all ages and abilities, especially beginners

Preferred Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or degree in progress) in Music Education or Performance or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience teaching youth and/or beginner musicians.

Please send your resume to lessons@potomacmusic.com to apply.

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