What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Piano Instructor (In-Home) position at Piano Lessons at Home Inc?
Piano Lessons In Your Home has been providing high-quality, in-home music instruction for over 30 years. With a long-standing presence in the Columbus area and beyond, we are known for thoughtful student placements, instructor autonomy, and a reputation built on consistency and trust. Many of our instructors work with us for years, valuing our stable student flow and hands-off, instructor-first approach.
Position Overview
Piano Lessons In Your Home (PLIYH) is seeking experienced piano instructors to join our Columbus-area teaching team. Instructors teach students in their homes and retain full control over their schedules, availability, and routing. Proficiency in additional instruments (voice, guitar, violin) is a plus but not required.
This is a part-time independent contractor role ideal for instructors who value flexibility, autonomy, and a steady flow of students without administrative burden.
What We Offer
- Pay: $44–$50 per teaching hour, based on experience, availability, and location.
- Flexible scheduling: You choose when and how much you teach
- Autonomy: You manage your own schedule and communication with families
- Consistent student demand: Ongoing student offerings and active waitlists
- Low administrative burden: We handle billing, onboarding, and support
- Regular compensation review
How It Works
- You set your availability and preferred teaching area
- We offer you students that fit your schedule and preferred teaching areas
- Once lessons are underway, you teach independently — we step in only when needed
- You invoice semi-monthly and track lessons through our online system
Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong musical background (degree and/or equivalent professional experience)
- Prior teaching experience preferred (training available for strong candidates)
- Reliable transportation for in-home lessons
- Comfortable teaching students of varying ages and levels
- Professional, punctual, and communicative
- Coordinate and lead one annual recital for your own students, with administrative support provided
Ideal Candidates
- Want control over their schedule and student load
- Prefer teaching over marketing and administrative work
- Are building or maintaining a private teaching portfolio
- Value consistency, reliability, and support without micromanagement
Salary : $44 - $50