Piano Instructor - Eastman Community Music School

Rush, KY Open
University of Rochester is looking for Piano Instructor - Eastman Community Music School in Rush, KY. This local job opportunity with ID 3701547831 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.

Description

The Eastman Community Music School (ECMS), a division of the renowned Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester, offers music lessons, ensembles, and classes to community members of all ages and backgrounds. ECMS serves approximately 1,700 students during the school year and hundreds more each summer. From pre-school and early childhood programs, to college prep and diploma programs, to adult ensembles and classes, ECMS nurtures and inspires students at all levels.

DUTIES

Teach individual in-person and online piano lessons for approximately 10 hours per week

Teach piano students with the highest level of excellence

Prepare students for college auditions, competitions, festivals etc.

Prepare students for ECMS recitals, juries, and auditions

Mentor ECMS piano interns as needed

Communicate effectively, and in a timely manner with ECMS Dean and Director, Department Chair, colleagues, and ECMS staff

Attend full faculty and departmental meetings

Adjudicate annual piano exams and juries

Other duties may include:

Teach introductory piano classes

Teach Bridges piano starters

Teach for Eastman in the Neighborhood program

Accompany ECMS students

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Proven record as an outstanding teacher and performer

Expertise in starting new students and teaching children through adults

MM or DMA degree preferred

Strong desire to recruit students and grow the ECMS piano studio

Involvement in national professional organizations (MTNA, Piano Teacher's Guild etc.)

Additional areas of expertise or interest: Online teaching,Accompanying/Collaborative Piano, Administrative skills

Application Instructions

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy (one page), link to one live performance video, and link to one teaching video.

Required Skills