After School Private Piano Instructor
OVERVIEW
Emerson School is currently seeking a piano teacher for private student lessons during after school hours to begin on September 14th, 2025. In this role, the individual will teach piano lessons for students in grades Y5-8 at varying levels of proficiency. Responsibilities include:
- Explaining and demonstrating piano performance techniques
- Delivering information to students on topics such as music fundamentals and theory
- Preparing course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Our ideal candidate will communicate well with parents, faculty, and staff and demonstrate care and patience with students. Your schedule will be set up and maintained for you by the Emerson After School Program, and families will be billed by the school. You will be paid in a bi-weekly paycheck. Our after school music instructors are paid $35/half-hour.
Applicants must be available to work Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Experience teaching private lessons to children is necessary, and references are required. Reliable transportation is a must. To apply, email Carly Meloche, Co-Director of Auxiliary and Summer Programs: . Please include.
- Your experience teaching individual piano lessons to children
- Why you would be a good fit for this position
- The days you are available to work 3:30pm-6:00pm starting September 14, 2026
- Your resume with references
ABOUT EMERSON SCHOOL
Emerson School is an independent Y5-8 school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving over 300 students and employing over 50 faculty and staff. The mission of Emerson School is to provide a dynamic and nurturing learning environment that fosters empathy, communication, creativity, leadership, and above all, a lifelong love of learning. Emerson is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Emerson School is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Employment-related decisions and access to programs administered under the auspices of Emerson School shall be made without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, gender, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions) or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $70.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
