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Part-Time Associate Piano Teacher

Plumrose Piano Studio | San Francisco, CA (Parkside & Laurel Heights)

Position Type: Part-Time (2-5 days/week, flexible based on availability)

Compensation: $45.00-$55.00/hour (Private Lessons) | $67.50-$82.50/hour (Studio Classes & Workshops)


About Us:

At Plumrose Piano Studio, we believe music education should be inspiring, holistic, and deeply supportive. We focus on nurturing confidence, creative curiosity, and perseverance in every student—empowering them to discover their unique artistic voice.

Teaching can often feel isolating, but not here. We have built a tight-knit, collaborative community where instructors routinely share best practices, exchange creative pedagogical tools, and grow together as educators.

Why Teach With Us:

  • Dedicated Spaces & Premium Instruments: Teach in well-maintained private studio rooms located in San Francisco’s Parkside and Laurel Heights neighborhoods.

  • Transparent, Paid Time: We value your work inside and outside lesson minutes, including paid breaks, staff meetings, and studio event attendance.

  • Professional Mentorship: Access ongoing mentorship, collaborative peer check-ins, and professional development support.

  • Streamlined Operations: Focus entirely on your teaching and student relationships while our administrative team handles scheduling, billing, and studio logistics.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Consistent weekly teaching schedules built around your availability (2-5 days/week).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality, engaging one-on-one piano instruction (in-studio and occasional hybrid/online) to children, teens, and adults of varied skill levels.

  • Cultivate positive, encouraging relationships with students and proactive, clear communication with families.

  • Prepare and guide students through recitals, masterclasses, and community studio events.

  • Collaborate with studio colleagues to refine curriculum ideas, share repertoire, and elevate the student learning experience.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano, or Music with a piano emphasis (or equivalent professional performance/teaching background).

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with both young learners and parents.

  • Punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining a steady weekly lesson schedule.

  • High energy, patience, and a positive, student-centered approach to instruction.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Piano Performance, Pedagogy, or Collaborative Piano.

  • 1+ years of private or group piano teaching experience.

  • Availability to teach during peak studio hours (weekday mid-afternoons/evenings and/or weekends).

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter sharing your teaching philosophy to studio@plumrosepiano.com with the subject line: “Associate Piano Teacher – [Your Name]”.

Links to personal performance videos or teaching portfolio samples are welcome, but not required.