Voice and Piano Instructor

Overview

DeFranco Music LLC is seeking a vocal and piano instructor to teach private lessons at Dexter Southfield. The teaching hours are Monday–Thursday afternoons between 3:45–6:00 pm (up to 9 hours per week if available every day). This is a year-long contract with the option to renew. Lessons begin Monday, September 8, 2026 and run through Thursday, May 20, 2027 in accordance with the school calendar.

DeFranco Music LLC partners with Dexter Southfield to offer music lessons on campus to over 70 Lower, Middle and Upper School students. Our skilled faculty offer instruction in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and chanter/bagpipes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible teacher who enjoys working with beginners. Our teachers strive to hone a lifelong love of music, and it begins here!

• Bachelor's and/or Master's+ degree(s) in at least one of the following discipline(s):
  Music Education, Vocal or Piano Performance, Vocal or Piano Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano
• At least three years of experience teaching elementary-aged students (approx. age 5–10 years). This candidate will teach mostly 1:1 lessons, with the option to teach 2:1 should the need arise.
• Applicants should demonstrate at least a proficient level of collaborative piano (fluency in reading lead sheets, acceptable sight-reading ability) as well as professionalism, patience and kindness.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Carley DeFranco at  Please include the following materials in support of your application:

• Teaching Resume
• Two Professional References
• One Short video sample of your singing/playing
• One Short video sample of you teaching a lesson in the last 6 months

August 01, 2026

$95 / Per hour

DeFranco Music LLC partners with local schools to offer music lessons on campus during and after the school day.