Piano Music Instructor Teacher

Job Description

Bertrand’s School of Music, part of Bertrand’s Music Enterprises, seeks highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Private Piano Teacher.  Teachers at Bertrand’s School of Music teach musicians of all ages and skill levels with individualized curriculum in a safe, fun, and professional environment.

General Responsibilities/Duties:

• Teaching Music lessons.

• Planning and implementing a program of instruction and lesson plans.

• Recruiting and maintaining students

• Preparing students for recitals 

• Offer email and video support

• Inspiring and motivating students 

• Building relationships and mentoring students.

• Continue to update and improve on teaching abilities as a music instructor

• Promote services & product available at Bertrand’s Music 

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in music education or minor in music is preferred; years of experience on instrument are also considered.  Credentialed teachers are preferred, but not required. 

• Applicants must be organized, prompt, and responsible.

• All accepted teachers will be required to be fingerprinted and have a background check through the Department of Justice.

Encouraged Attributes:

• Collaboration: Should be able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Good team player, able to build good working relationships with others.

• Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and is able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers.

• Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so.

• Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (written and verbal) with diverse individuals, at all levels in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner. 

• Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to stay on track and achieve goals. Able to adhere to a systematic course of action to achieve an objective. 

• Development: Willingness to always keep learning about one’s craft, gain a base understanding of products and parts associated with the trade. 

• Technology Skills: Basic computer skills.  

• Language Skills: Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English

About Bertrand’s Music 

Bertrand’s Music has been serving the needs of musicians, schools, and music educators in Southern California since 1983.  From humble beginnings, founder and retired music educator, John Bertrand, Sr., started his shop in San Bernardino with the goal to offer excellent service, quality instruments, and to help promote music education.  We have now grown to multiple locations and offer sales, rentals, lessons, and repair for all band and orchestra instruments.  

Salary : $26 - $36