Job description

Description: Patterson Park Academy of Music (PPAM) is an after-school music academy in East Baltimore. Founded in January 2021, PPAM offers private music instruction for children and adults in piano, guitar, violin, cello, and drums, along with a robust baby+toddler education program and community chorus. PPAM prides itself on being an instructor-forward institution:

- guaranteed compensation when students are absent (no make-ups required)
- compensation for gaps in teaching schedule
- annual student retention bonuses
- schedule coordination handled exclusively by administrators
- PPAM provides liability insurance, so instructors don't have to
- guaranteed compensation for 4 hours on chosen teaching days (Monday-Thursday, or Saturday)
- bonus compensation for teaching days in excess of two days per week

We are seeking highly-qualified and dynamic piano instructors to expand our faculty and substitute rosters. Ideal candidates will be experienced in teaching students of all ages and skill levels, and be able to very quickly engage each student’s musical imagination and curiosity.

Compensation: $48/hour

Benefits: Yearly Student Retention Bonus; Compensation in the event of student absences; Consolidated schedules without gaps.

Duties:

- Teach weekly private piano lessons to a diverse population of students at our physical location in Baltimore City

- Communicate with students and parents on the progress of each student with constructive feedback

- Prepare students for end-of-semester recital performances

Position Type: Part-time—primarily after school hours and on weekends, subject to instructor availability. Semesters are approximately 15-weeks long, with optional summer employment. Instructors will be W-2 employees and required to provide W-2 and I-9 forms.

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance or Music Education with piano focus or equivalent professional performance experience; Master's Degree preferred

- At least 2 years of professional teaching experience

- Firm commitment to a weekly lesson schedule on instructor’s preferred teaching day(s) on a semester schedule

- Piano instructors must be available a minimum of two 4 hour shifts per week, MON-THU or SAT.

Application Materials:

- Resume/CV with at least 3 references

- Supplemental Materials (not required, but welcome): teaching demonstration video; performance videos/recordings

Interview Process:

- Chosen candidates will have a virtual interview (Zoom, Skype, Facetime) with the directors

- Candidates advancing to the final round will be asked to present an in-person teaching demonstration to a beginning student

Other details:

- Successful candidates must consent to a background check prior to hiring.

- Candidates with a robust performance schedule are encouraged to apply, however, preference will be given to candidates able to commit to a regular weekly lesson schedule with few absences throughout the semester.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Two 4 hour shifts per week minimum
• After school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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