Class Piano Instructor

and the job listing Expires on March 6, 2026

Music Lessons Arizona (Tempe, AZ)
Part-Time | ~12 hours/week | In-Person

Music Lessons Arizona is seeking a classically trained piano instructor to join our teaching team and support our growing group piano class program and private lesson track for children.

This role is ideal for an early-career piano educator who values strong technique, enjoys working with children, and is excited to teach within a structured curriculum while being mentored by an experienced artistic director.

Proper technique, posture, and musical foundations

Early fluency in rhythm, reading, and coordination

A group class format designed to build confidence and musicality

A higher private-lesson track for motivated students

Our Artistic Director of Piano holds a master’s degree in collaborative piano and sets the technical and pedagogical standards for the program.

• Teach weekly class piano sessions for children
• Follow our established class piano curriculum
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and structured classroom environment
• Adapt teaching to different learning styles while staying aligned with curriculum goals
• Teach weekly 30- and 60-minute private lessons
• Work primarily with beginner to early-intermediate students
• Inherit and support a small group of existing private students
• Reinforce proper technique, posture, and musical foundations

• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents
• Stay organized with scheduling and lesson preparation
• Be receptive to feedback, mentorship, and ongoing training
• Represent the studio professionally and consistently

• Formal classical piano training (degree completed or in progress)
• Strong understanding of piano technique and foundations
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience
• Experience teaching private piano lessons
• Comfortable working with children and families
• Reliable, organized, and open to following a curriculum

• Experience teaching group piano classes
• Background in voice or familiarity with vocal fundamentals
• Exposure to competition or adjudication-style preparation
• Familiarity with American repertoire (Disney, musical theater, popular music)
• Interest in professional growth and long‑term collaboration

• Early-career piano teachers
• Recent or current graduate students
• Educators who enjoy structure and mentorship
• Teachers who want consistent hours and a supportive studio environment

This role is not a good fit for instructors seeking full autonomy or operating a fully independent private studio model.

• In‑person teaching at our Tempe studio
• $32 to $42/hour depending on experience
• Opportunity for growth depending on program needs

• Resume
• Brief cover letter describing your piano training and teaching experience
• (Optional but encouraged) A short video of your playing or teaching