Staff Piano Teacher

Staff Piano Teacher

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Staff Piano Teacher

Temp

Part time

TMP

Hourly

JM Music

Piano for Young People is a pre-college piano program for students kindergarten through high school. Students pursue piano study through private lessons in a university setting. Materials coveredin lessons include sight reading, music theory, music history, ear training, and an introduction to a wide range of musical genres andstyles of the teacher and student's choosing. Staff teachers in Piano for Young People are responsible for teaching weekly lessonson campus, planning and preparing for individualized lessons,sending weekly assignments and reminders to students and parents,meeting with the director as needed, and regular correspondence.

Staff teachers also attend recitals and competition events throughout the academic year. Staff teachers are committed to professional development and growth in knowledge of pedagogical practices.

Teaches weekly individualized piano lessons to students ages fiveand older, including sight reading, music theory, music history, ear training, technique, and repertoire.

Creates and fosters relationships with students and families. Teaches in person and virtually as required by the program and university.

Prepares weekly for lessons through communication with students and parents, writing weekly assignments, and coordinating with the director. Pursues professional development to stay knowledgeable of pedagogical practices. Performs other duties as assigned by the director.

Prepares students for and attends recitals and other performances throughout the academic year.

Communicates regularly with students/parents, director, andothers.

Director of Piano for Young People

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Music, Piano, or Piano Pedagogy.
• Prior teaching experience

• Knowledge of pedagogical practices, piano method books, and sequencing instruction
• Adept at working with children
• Adaptable and open to trying new pedagogical methods
• Proficient and comfortable with virtual lessons and digital communication

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires tocreate a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief,sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background,ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

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