Music Instructor - Piano

Job summary

Provide engaging, age-appropriate individual piano lessons tailored to each student's experience, interests, goals, and learning style. Teach musical fundamentals, build students' confidence and appreciation of music, prepare them for performances where appropriate, and communicate professionally with students, families, and the school.

Job details

Role Description Armbrae Academy is committed to providing students with meaningful opportunities to explore their interests, develop their skills, and grow in confidence through the arts. We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Music Instructors to provide individual music lessons to students in piano. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled musician and educator who enjoys working with children and young people and is passionate about helping students develop their musical abilities, confidence, and enjoyment of music. Position Details Lesson Days: Mondays and Fridays Lesson Hours: 3:30–6:00 p.m. Lesson Length: 30 minutes Student Ages: Grades 1–12 Location: Armbrae Academy, Halifax, NS Key Responsibilities Provide engaging, age-appropriate individual music instruction. Develop lessons that reflect each student's experience, interests, goals, and learning style. Teach fundamental musical skills, including technique, music literacy, rhythm, and performance skills. Help students build confidence and develop a lasting appreciation for music. Prepare students for informal and formal performance opportunities, where appropriate. Maintain a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment. Communicate professionally with students, families, and the school as needed. Ensure lessons begin and end on time and make effective use of the 30-minute instructional period. Qualifications & Experience The Ideal Candidate Will Have Strong musical proficiency in piano. Experience teaching children and/or adolescents in an individual or small-group setting. Relevant musical training, education, or professional performance experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A patient, encouraging, and student-centred approach. The ability to adapt instruction to students with varying levels of experience and ability. A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their musical experience, teaching experience, and areas of instruction to Please indicate which instrument(s) you are qualified to teach and your availability on Mondays and/or Fridays between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. Armbrae Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know the nature of any accommodation that you may require.

What you’ll do

Provide engaging, age-appropriate individual piano lessons tailored to each student's experience, interests, goals, and learning style. Teach musical fundamentals, build students' confidence and appreciation of music, prepare them for performances where appropriate, and communicate professionally with students, families, and the school.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong piano proficiency, experience teaching children or adolescents, and relevant musical training, education, or professional performance experience. They should communicate effectively, teach patiently and inclusively, and adapt instruction to students with varying abilities and experience.

Listed skills

• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Piano Instruction
• Music Education
• Individual Instruction
• Lesson Planning
• Musical Technique
• Music Literacy
• Rhythm
• Performance Preparation
• Student Engagement
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Inclusive Teaching
• Adaptability
• Classroom Management

Job areas

• Education
• Creative & Media

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