Private Piano Teacher (Jazz Proficient)

About the role

The Community Music Center of Boston is seeking a private piano instructor with a strong jazz background to teach students Fall 2026. The position offers community, growth opportunities, and a compensation structure that includes paid administrative time and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach students according to curricular guidelines
• Prepare students for performance events and opportunities
• Hold at least one studio recital during the school year
• Complete attendance in registration software accurately and timely
• Maintain open and regular communication with parents/caregivers and students via email
• Attend department meetings and the annual all-faculty meetings
• Facilitate student participation in musical opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong jazz background
• Bachelor's degree in music performance/education with knowledge in piano performance/pedagogy or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and knowledge of early childhood piano pedagogies
• Able to adapt to individual needs of a diverse student population and provide constructive feedback
• Adept at and comfortable with working in a culturally diverse environment
• Reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Preferred

• Accompaniment experience
• Supervisory experience
• Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and/or Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)
• Knowledge in a diverse range of styles
• Experience teaching in a public school or community music school setting