Piano Teacher Application

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Are you a pianist who loves helping students discover what they can do?

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Southern Oregon School of Music is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled piano teacher to join our teaching team.

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Whether you are an experienced teacher or a talented pianist who is ready to take the next step in teaching, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

 

​About Southern Oregon School of Music

Southern Oregon School of Music is home to a community of teachers and staff who are dedicated to helping children and adults learn to play and sing the music they love.

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What You'll Do

• Teach piano lessons and classes to students of varying ages and abilities.

• Help students develop strong foundations in piano technique, music reading, rhythm, theory, sight-reading, ear training, and musicianship.

• Use our proven group piano methods and curriculum while bringing your own musical personality and enthusiasm to each class. Curriculum training is provided.  For private lessons, you will work with the director to determine which piano method series you will use.

• Prepare students for recitals, performances, and other opportunities to share their music.

• Work collaboratively with the Southern Oregon School of Music team; attend monthly Saturday morning team meetings and school concerts and events.
   

​Qualifications Required

• Formal piano training

• Ability to play at a late intermediate/advanced level

• Ability to sight read the music your students will play in beginner to intermediate levels

• A strong understanding of music theory and musicianship

• Dependable and professional, with the ability to work well with students, parents, and a teaching team
   

Preferred

• Previous piano teaching experience.  For the right candidate with significant education and/or performance experience, we will provide teacher training.

• Performance and/or accompanying experience

• Experience working with children

• Experience with a variety of musical styles
   

Why Work With Us?

• A school with 25+ years of roots in Grants Pass. Founded in 1999 as Music4Kids, we've grown into Southern Oregon School of Music with a full top floor at 141 NW C Street.

• We handle the business side. Enrollment, billing, scheduling, and parent communication run through our admin team and online booking system. You teach; we take care of the rest.

• Flexible scheduling. Build a schedule that fits around your gigging, family, or other work.

• Room to build the program you want. Teachers here have launched bands, string ensembles, choirs, and summer camps. Bring us an idea and we'll make space for it.

• You will become part of a community of supportive teachers who believe music education should be joyful, encouraging, and inspiring.  Our teachers include specialists in Kindermusik, piano, strings, voice, guitar, bass, drums, and sax. Collaborate on a duet, sit in on a colleague's ensemble, refer a student who wants a second instrument, or just swap notes over coffee.

 

Position Details

• Part-time

• Flexible teaching schedule based on availability and student enrollment

• Opportunity for additional teaching hours as enrollment grows

• Participate in recitals, performances, and school events

• Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

• Benefits: Professional Development; Discounted classes and lessons for family members

• Work Location: Southern Oregon School of Music, 141 NW C Street, Grants Pass, Oregon
   

How to Apply

Complete the online application below.

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If you're a pianist who loves teaching, loves students, and wants to be part of a growing music school, we'd love to meet you!

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