Private Piano Instructor

About us

NorthRidge School of Performing Arts is dedicated to providing a quality arts education in a Christian environment. We strive to inspire students to excellence and to God.

Private Piano Instructor Job Summary

NorthRidge School of Performing Arts is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional piano instructor to teach part-time at our location in Plymouth! We are looking for teachers who have a passion for inspiring and motivating students to grow in their musical talents. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! This position will be a part-time contractor position.

Summary:

The primary job of a NorthRidge School of Performing Arts Private Piano Instructor is to inspire and motivate students to love music and help them use their musical gifts for God’s glory. Teachers are to create an environment that will fully nurture and develop the musical interest, talent, and ability of each student.

Mission: 

• Uphold the NorthRidge 16 Word Mission Statement... “Wake the World Up to Jesus. Show them His Love. Tell them His Truth. Involve Them.”
• Instruct, inspire and motivate students to love and perform music in various opportunities that become available.

Lesson & Scheduling Responsibilities: 

• You are responsible for the scheduling of all lessons. If there is any cancellation by any party, you will be responsible for scheduling a make-up lesson or providing a substitute lesson virtually.
• Be punctual, organized, and presentable. Arrive early and make sure your room is ready. Start and end your class on time.
• Execute your lesson plans thoroughly. Engage each student throughout the lesson.
• Sustain and monitor the behavior and learning progress of each student and report to the Administrator before any parental discussion is had.
• Maintain care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Make minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Be flexible and generous with students who need extra time and assistance.
• Perform the administrative task of filling your roster and timesheet monthly.
• Update your roster for the following month the week before so the Administrator can send each student a payment reminder email for the upcoming month.
• Communicate announcements or other information as directed by the school Administrator.

Events: 

• Prepare students for any available performance opportunities, recitals or competitions.

Preparation: 

• Partner with each student for what they want to learn and provide private lesson materials, practice assignments and handouts to achieve that goal.
• Review the effectiveness of your lesson plan. Adjust and modify as necessary. Ask your fellow teachers for their opinions.
• Clean/ sanitize room and surfaces between each lesson.

Communication: 

• Reach out to any new students (given to you from the Administrator) wanting private lessons and coordinate the student’s schedule and all other needed instructions and materials.
• Communicate any and all schedule changes and make-up lessons to the students in a timely manner.
• Notify the Administrator of any schedule changes and make-up lessons via email in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, colleagues and the Administrator regarding student progress and upcoming recitals or events.
• Report student and facility challenges in a timely manner to the Administrator.
• Communicate with all staff, including other teachers and the Administrator in a respectful, professional manner that avoids damaging or hurtful criticism, gossip, favoritism, creating factions within staff, spreading of rumors, or other destructive behavior.