Piano Instructor

Piano Instructor

Parlando School of Musical Arts | Boulder, CO

Part-Time | W-2 Employee | $40–$50 per Teaching Hour

Parlando School of Musical Arts is seeking a part-time piano instructor to provide engaging, individualized instruction to students of all ages across a range of experience levels and musical interests

The ideal candidate is a skilled musician and thoughtful educator who can adapt their teaching to each student’s individual needs and goals. We value instructors who foster curiosity, creativity, strong musical foundations, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

We welcome applications from both experienced piano instructors and emerging educators who demonstrate strong musicianship, communication skills, and teaching potential.

At Parlando, we strive to create a supportive environment where instructors can focus on what they do best: teaching and inspiring students.

As a member of our faculty, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible scheduling: Establish a consistent teaching schedule that works with your availability and student demand.
• Administrative support: Parlando handles student recruitment, enrollment, billing, allowing you to focus on teaching.
• Dedicated teaching facilities: Teach in our Boulder studios without needing to maintain your own teaching space.
• Teaching autonomy: Bring your own expertise, creativity, and pedagogical approach to lessons while supporting each student’s individual goals.
• A collaborative musical community: Join a team of professional musicians and educators, with opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
• Performance opportunities: Help students develop their confidence and musicianship through recitals and other performance experiences.

• Provide engaging, individualized piano instruction to students of varying ages, abilities, and musical interests.
• Develop lesson plans and establish short- and long-term learning goals tailored to each student.
• Teach essential musical skills, including piano technique, music reading, theory, aural skills, musicianship, and musical expression.
• Select appropriate repertoire and instructional materials based on students’ interests, abilities, and goals.
• Encourage and prepare students to participate in recitals and other performance opportunities.
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with students, families, and Parlando staff, including regular updates on student progress, practice expectations, and learning goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Attend required faculty meetings, typically held a few times per year.
• Follow Parlando’s policies and procedures, including expectations regarding scheduling, attendance, and student safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong piano proficiency, musicianship, and understanding of music theory.
• Ability to provide effective, engaging instruction tailored to students of different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to develop individualized lesson plans and establish short- and long-term learning goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when working with students and families.
• Professionalism, reliability, punctuality, and strong organizational skills.
• Comfort using digital tools for communication and administrative tasks, including email and Slack, or willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in music, music education, piano performance, or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching private piano lessons.
• Familiarity with established piano method series, such as Faber, Alfred, or Piano Safari.
• Experience teaching a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, pop, or contemporary music.
• Experience preparing students for recitals, auditions, or other performance opportunities.
• Experience accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, or musical theater productions. Additional accompaniment opportunities may be available for interested and qualified instructors.
  

Schedule: We are primarily seeking instructors with availability during our peak teaching hours, Monday through Friday, 3:30–7:00 p.m. Candidates who can commit to multiple weekday afternoons are strongly preferred. Instructors have flexibility to establish a consistent weekly teaching schedule based on their availability and student demand. Additional teaching opportunities may be available during mornings, early afternoons, and evenings.

Compensation: $40-$50 per teaching hour depending on qualifications and experience

Paid Sick Leave: Employees accrue paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) at a rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year. Paid sick leave may be used for qualifying health and safety-related reasons as defined by Colorado law. Accrued but unused sick leave carries over year to year in accordance with state requirements.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, conducted following a conditional offer of employment.
• All employees are required to complete annual child sexual abuse prevention training. This training is paid.
  

Parlando School of Musical Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on request.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled