What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - High School Collaborative Pianist position at Las Cruces Public Schools?
JobID: 14570
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Performing Arts
High School Teaching/Performing Arts
Date Posted:
9/26/2025
9/26/2025
Location:
Teaching and Learning Center
Teaching and Learning Center
Closing Date:
10/01/2025
10/01/2025
This position is designed to enrich choral activity and enhance the student experience with high-quality piano accompaniment, thereby fostering greater musical achievement. Our vision is to cultivate choral programs where students attain exceptional proficiency through collaborative efforts between the choir director and piano accompanist.
For more information on the specifics of this teaching position, click here: Supplemental Info
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance, Music Education, or closely related field, with preference for applicants with Master’s degree. Strong preference for applicants with degree focused on Piano Accompaniment.
2. Valid teaching certification for the state of New Mexico, or ability to obtain certification or alternative licensure before the start date.
3. Exceptional piano performance and sight-reading skills, with proven choral accompaniment experience.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents.
Specific Position Qualifications:
1.Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance, Music Education, or closely related field, with preference for applicants with Master’s degree.
2.Valid teaching certification for the state of New Mexico, or ability to obtain certification or alternative licensure before the start date.
3.Exceptional piano performance and sight-reading skills, with proven choral accompaniment experience.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents.
5. Strong preference for applicants with degree focused on Piano Accompaniment.
To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:
A Letter of Interest
A Current Resume
Current License
Transcripts
Lateral Transfers
Lateral Transfer Application
A Current Resume (Optional)
Optional documents
Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:
https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733
Las Cruces Public Schools
505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-5800
An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.
