Piano Teacher Position — A Piano Grows in Brooklyn ($60/hr)

A Piano Grows in Brooklyn is seeking a sixth piano teacher to join our team. We provide a steady stream of new student inquiries, long-term families, and full administrative support. Teachers focus on teaching; we handle scheduling, billing, and materials.

Compensation & Hours

• $60/hr

• 10–25 hours/week, depending on your preference

• Lessons assigned over your first 1–4 months as new requests come in

• Long-term opportunity for teachers who want a larger roster

The Job

You’ll teach in-home piano lessons at student residences across Brooklyn. Lessons are geographically grouped to minimize travel. Students include kids, teens, and adults. Styles vary: classical, pop, jazz basics, improvisation, and playing by ear.

Skills & Experience

• Confident piano skills suitable for teaching beginner–intermediate levels

• Can read sheet music, teach chord charts, and explain music theory

• Comfortable teaching outside classical repertoire

• Able to transpose simple songs and pick up tunes quickly

• Some prior teaching experience

Personal Qualities

• Warm with families; comfortable teaching kids (ages 5+)

• Clear communicator; responds reliably to texts/emails

• Comfortable using Google Docs

• Plans to live in NYC for at least the next year

Logistics

• Willing to travel to areas such as:
  Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and nearby neighborhoods.

• Optional: If you have access to a space where you can teach some lessons, mention it.

About A Piano Grows in Brooklyn

We’ve been teaching private lessons in NYC for over 15 years. Demand for lessons exceeds our current capacity year-round. Our teachers receive stable, well-supported rosters and long-term families.

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit a short introduction video (60–120 seconds).
Include:

• 20–45 seconds of playing (keyboard is fine)

• A brief introduction to your background and teaching experience

Upload as an unlisted YouTube link and include it in your application or message.

If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule an in-person interview in mid-December.