PianoLab Instructor

Piano Cleveland seeks a dynamic arts professional to join us as our PianoLab Instructor !

Do you….

• Enjoy using your creativity to teach group piano lessons to K-8 students?
• Thrive on building partnerships with schools and families around a love of piano?
• Love working with colleagues to create transformative musical experiences?

If you answered yes to these questions, we hope you will consider applying to join our team. Piano Cleveland is a small but mighty arts organization dedicated to promoting the future of piano music both in Cleveland and abroad. We are best known for our signature event, the Cleveland International Piano Competition, in addition to presenting concerts and community engagement experiences for piano lovers of all ages and backgrounds.

PianoLab Instructor

JOB PROFILE

As an Instructor of our one of our PianoLabs, you will play an essential role in bringing piano music to K-8 students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. You will deliver group piano instruction to beginner Cleveland Metropolitan School District students using the digital Roland Piano Lab system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead successful launch (March 2026) and execution of new PianoLab program at an Eastside CMSD school, by:
• Teaching 50-minute group piano lessons to up to ten students at a time, four times per week
• Delivering a mutually agreed upon curriculum to students in an engaging and age-appropriate manner
• Differentiating piano instruction among younger and older students
• Ensuring instrument technology functions appropriately, and troubleshooting tech issues that may arise
• Collaborate with Education & Community Lead to ensure successful completion of the program by:
• Assisting in building and overseeing evaluation criteria to measure program impact
• Assisting in planning and execution of end-of-program showcase for student participants

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in piano and/or music education
• Preferred experience includes teaching group piano and knowledge of Roland Piano Lab system (or similar)
• Creative individual with knowledge of planning, designing, and implementing innovative and exceptional arts education content, lesson plans, and programming
• Comfortable staying up-to-date on current PreK-12 learning standards and trends
• Exemplary at working with diverse audiences across many backgrounds, including adults, families, children, teachers, schools, and community organizations
• Able to understand the challenges and opportunities in urban settings
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Preferred but not required:
• Knowledge of classical music and/or piano music
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience working as a music educator or performer

SALARY, BENEFITS, AND SCHEDULE

• $100/group lesson
• $35/hour for any administrative work
• The 10-week lesson semester will run March 2 – May 15, excluding scheduled breaks/holidays
• Lessons are 50-minutes each and held four times per week, during the following times:
• Tuesdays from 8:25- 9:15 AM
• Tuesdays from 1:15- 2:00 PM
• Thursdays from 8:25- 9:15 AM
• Fridays from 8:25- 9:15 AM
• Teacher should plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the start of each lesson
• Fall schedule is subject to change after Spring 2026, but number of lessons would remain the same
• Future opportunities include private lesson instruction and additional education programming
• Piano Cleveland is an equal opportunity employer

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position to Emily Shelley, Education & Community Lead at [email protected].

Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM .

Job Types: Temporary, Part-time

Salary: $100/group lesson, plus $35/hour for any administrative work

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person