Piano Instructor - Private Lessons - Part-Time
About The Position
The Downers Grove Park District is hiring a Piano Instructor to teach and develop private lessons for children and adults, while providing outstanding customer service to participants and parents. The role includes preparing students for recitals and performances. Piano lessons are the primary focus, with the possibility of offering lessons in other instruments alongside piano lessons if the instructor is interested. Lessons take place at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling based on student demand and staff availability. Lessons typically take place on weekday afternoons or evenings and/or Saturday mornings or afternoons. Compensation is $16–$18.50 per 30-minute lesson ($32–$37 per hour).
Requirements
- Prior experience teaching private piano lessons.
- Enjoy teaching children in the 4–10-year-old age range.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
- Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, participants, and the public.
- Ability to enforce Park District rules and make sound decisions to secure the safety and well-being of participants, facilities, and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Music Performance, Music Education, or a similar field.
- Interest in offering lessons for other instruments in addition to piano.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead enthusiastic, creative one-on-one 30-minute piano lessons.
- Adapt teaching approaches to participants’ learning styles, abilities, and interests.
- Select books, instructional materials, and other literature appropriate to students’ ages and skill levels.
- Inform parents about their child’s progress.
- Maintain courteous and effective communication with staff, participants, and parents.
- Immediately report incidents and accidents to the Supervisor and complete and submit incident or accident forms.
- Inventory supplies and requisition supplies as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service and address questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents promptly.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor.
- Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies.
- Prepare students for recitals and performances.
Benefits
- Free fitness membership at 4500 Fitness.
- Red Cross First Aid and CPR training.
- Flexible hours.
- Supportive and friendly coworkers.
- Collaborative and connected management.
- Opportunity to work for a Distinguished Agency Park District.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
