What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piano Instructor for group piano classes position at Elite Guitar?
We are hiring Piano Instructor to teach afterschool group piano classes at an elementary school in Downey, CA. The ideal candidates must be passionate to work with kids of all ages (5-12). Priority will be given to applicants with strong classroom management skills, passion for teaching, willing to learn, and those who demonstrate good leadership skill.
Classes meet on Thursdays 3pm-6pm. 3 hours guaranteed pay! Actual classes are three 40-minute classes. Candidate must be available on Thursdays for consideration! Start date is January 8, 2026
Hiring immediately! Elite Guitar has provided music education to thousands of students in public schools since 2017.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-year teaching experience working with children of different ages. (required)
- Excellent classroom management skills (required)
- Ability to work independently (required)
- Be punctual and reliable (required)
- Be self-driven, with the right attitude, and desire to positively influence and support the students' emotional, physical, and mental development through music (required)
- Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, school staff, and teachers (required)
- Have a valid California Driver's License AND reliable transportation (required)
- Must be authorized to work in the US (required)
- Prior experience teaching group classes at afterschool programs, public schools, churches, non-profits, or summer camps (strongly desired).
- Prior larger group (10-15 students) class experience (strongly desired)
- Bachelor's degree in music, or pursuing a degree, combined with teaching experience (desired)
- Must pass a background check (required)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50