Part-Time Piano Teacher – Early Childhood & Beginners (Bay Ridge, Brooklyn)

Description

UME UME Music + Arts, a children's music and arts school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is hiring a part-time piano teacher for private lessons and small beginner group classes (up to 6) for children ages 3–8. We're looking for a warm, reliable instructor who genuinely connects with kids and makes early music learning fun. Schedule: Monday–Friday after 3:00 PM, about 5–10 hours/week (specific blocks are flexible) Lesson length: 40 minutes to 1 hour Pay: $35–$50 per 60-minute teaching hour, based on experience (40-minute lessons paid pro-rata) Engagement: 1099 independent contractor Start: as soon as possible What you'll do: - Teach private piano lessons and small beginner group classes (up to 6) to children ages 3–8 - Plan age-appropriate, engaging lessons and keep young beginners motivated - Track each student's progress and share updates with parents - Keep a positive, patient, encouraging studio environment - Be punctual and dependable week to week Teach both piano and violin? We're open to one instructor covering both – apply to both roles. UME UME Music + Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Requirements

- Strong piano skills and the ability to teach fundamentals clearly
- Experience teaching or working with young children (ages 3–8) – required
- Patience, warmth, and energy with little ones
- Comfortable teaching both one-on-one and small groups
- Reliable and professional, with good parent communication
- Able to pass a background check (working with minors)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- A plus: study or a degree in piano/music education, familiarity with beginner method books and early-childhood music approaches, and bilingual ability

How to Apply

Send your résumé and your current weekly availability (which days/times after 3 PM you can teach) to info@umeumearts.com. Please put "Piano Teacher – Bay Ridge" in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.