Private Music Teacher – Piano, Trumpet, and/or Strings

Part-Time Private Music Teacher (Piano / Trumpet & Piano / Strings)

Pittsburgh Music House is seeking passionate, student-centered music educators to join our growing team beginning August 24, 2026.

Open Positions:

We are currently hiring teachers in the following areas:

• Piano
• Trumpet & Piano
• Strings (must be able to teach at least two of the following: Violin, Viola, Cello, and/or Bass)

This position is ideal for educators who enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities while creating engaging, individualized lessons that inspire a lifelong love of music.

Pay: $40 per teaching hour
Additional paid lesson planning and administrative opportunities are available.

All candidates should:

• Be able to incorporate composition and/or songwriting into lessons (training and mentorship provided)
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles, goals, and abilities
• Employ an engaging teaching style with beginners through advanced musicians
• Be comfortable teaching a variety of musical styles

Schedule Availability:

Candidates should be available for at least one of the following:

• Mondays after 3:00 PM
• Tuesdays after 3:00 PM
• Wednesdays after 3:00 PM
• Saturdays before 12:00 PM

Consistency is important, as teachers build a regular weekly schedule with their students.

About the Role:

At Pittsburgh Music House, we teach students ages 3–99 with a wide variety of interests, goals, and learning styles. Many students explore multiple instruments while also developing skills in singing, songwriting, improvisation, and creative music-making.

We're looking for teachers who can:

• Create playful, developmentally appropriate lessons for young beginners
• Challenge and inspire intermediate and advanced musicians
• Adapt lessons to support multi-instrumental learners
• Encourage creativity through composition, improvisation, and songwriting
• Arrange or modify music based on student interests and ability levels
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families
• Foster an encouraging, welcoming learning environment where students feel confident taking musical risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Music Education or a related field
• Experience teaching private lessons
• Experience working with young children
• Strong knowledge of your primary instrument(s)
• Openness to incorporating play-based and general music approaches into private lessons (training and mentorship provided)
• Warm, collaborative, and flexible teaching style
• Commitment to consistency and long-term student growth

Why Pittsburgh Music House?

At Pittsburgh Music House, we believe music lessons should be joyful, creative, and student-centered. We prioritize meaningful relationships, individualized instruction, and helping every student gain the tools to become lifelong music-makers.

Our teachers receive mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and the freedom to develop their own teaching style while becoming part of a supportive and growing team.

If you're excited to make a lasting impact through music education, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply:

Email your resume to pittsburghmusichouse@gmail.com

or text/call 833-412-7529 with any questions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• How would you describe your teaching style in 3–5 words?
• What is one word your students would use to describe you?
• What ages do you most enjoy teaching?
• Are you open to learning new teaching approaches through mentorship? (yes or no)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40