The Community School of Music and Arts is seeking a motivated, experienced, fun and engaging individual to teach in-person private piano lessons to children and adults at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View. This is a part-time, hourly position.  Please be sure to review the schedule information below prior to applying.

Skills/Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practical aspects of private music instruction and a solid understanding of piano pedagogy.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in performance and/or music education with an emphasis in piano.
• Proven success in teaching in a private studio.
• Experience and interest in teaching students of all ages, abilities and interest levels with an emphasis on appreciation and enjoyment of music.
• Demonstrated success teaching beginning-level students preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach and converse comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• The ability to communicate in a positive and consistent way with parents, students and administration.
• Performing experience preferred.

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in performance and/or music education with an emphasis in Piano
• At least 2 years of private lesson piano teaching experience 

Work Environment

• Recruiting, scheduling, billing and customer service are handled by a full-time staff.
• Staff takes into account the individual teaching philosophy of each teacher when placing students.
• All faculty are employees and have access to a 403(b) retirement plan. Full medical/dental/vision benefits are available to employees who work 20 hours or more in a week.
• Workshop, Recital and Masterclass opportunities for students at no additional cost.
• Professional Development opportunities and grants for faculty
• Community Concert Series performance opportunities for faculty
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes

Benefits Include

• All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.
• Professional Development opportunities and grants for faculty
• Community Concert Series performance opportunities for faculty
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes
• Rentals of our concert halls at a discounted rate for faculty who teach at least 8 hours in a week

Schedule

• Teach in-person at CSMA’s main campus in Mountain View
• Must be available teach at least 2 days a week, each day to include minimum of 4 hours prime time as defined by CSMA
• Schedule – Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 8:30pm and Weekends 9:00am – 5:00pm

COVID19 Policy

CSMA has a mandatory vaccination policy for onsite staff and faculty subject only to the limited exemptions required by law.