Piano Instructor

Piano Instructor (Kent Parks & Recreation, Kent Commons) 

Part-time 

Qualifications: 

Must be at least 18 years of age 

Experience in working with kids, teens, and adults 

Experience and knowledge of piano and music theory 

Pay: $30.00 - 33.00/hr 

Responsibilities: 

Class goals are to improve upon/learn piano technique and skills, foster and appreciation for music, and engage in self-expression in a safe through music 

Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate piano lessons 

If you have a knowledge and understanding of piano fundamentals and passion for and experience teaching. This is a year-round part-time role starting asap. There are multiple opportunities to extend. 

In this role, the Piano Instructor at Kent Commons will lead participants through 30-minute piano lessons. Class goals are to improve upon/learn piano technique and skills, foster and appreciation for music, and engage in self-expression in a safe through music. Music recitals are held in early December and late May.  

Schedule: 

Monday-Friday Afterschool hours 4pm-8:30pm.  

Possible Saturday afternoons-early evening 

Start Date:  

July/August  

Piano Instructor duties and responsibilities include: 

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate piano lessons. Instructors are expected to plan lesson curriculum. 

• Plan, lead, and implement course appropriate activities for each lesson, focusing on technique development. 

• Complete required administrative reports, such as attendance logs and incident reports. 

• Must pass a WSP criminal background check. 

Location

• Kent Commons Community Center 

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you, please submit an application.  

Temporary employees with the City of Kent do not receive insurance or time off benefits outside of those which are legally mandated. In certain instances, temporary employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the State of Washington’s Department of Retirement Systems.