Piano Accompanist

Piano Accompanist (up to 2 Positions) (3322)

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Job : 5925817

Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Piano Accompanist

(up to 2 positions)

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Piano Accompanist

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Piano Accompanist

Location

Kennedy Middle, Wilson Middle, and Natick High School

Reports To

Director of Music/Choral Teachers

Work days/FTE

A couple days per week

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per Non-Rep Compensation Schedule

Benefits Eligible?

No

Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL:

The Piano Accompanist provides piano accompaniment in support of the district's vocal music programs, working collaboratively with music teachers to support instruction, rehearsals, and performances. We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Preferably bachelors degree in a music program

Professional Certification:
None

Specialized Knowledge / Preferred Abilities:

• Strong piano proficiency, including the ability to sight-read at an advanced level
• Ability to read and play multi-part vocal and instrumental scores
• Ability to improvise and interpret accompaniments musically and sensitively at the direction of the classroom teacher or conductor
• Working knowledge of music theory
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity

Preferred Experience:

• Experience as a piano accompanist in a school, choral, or instrumental setting
• Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Ability to work collaboratively with music teachers, students, families, and staff
• Candidates must be flexible and able to adapt accompaniment to the pace and needs of rehearsals and instruction
• Well established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for performances and events
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Provide piano accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, and performances as directed by the classroom music teacher
• Practice musical selections with individual students or small…