Piano Instructor
Commitment:
Minimum 1-year commitment
Compensation:
Based on teaching experience + skill set (discussed during interview)
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience:
teaching: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location:
In person(mobile lessons optional at higher pay rate)
New West Music is a busy, family-focused music school looking for a kind, reliable, and adaptable Piano Instructor who genuinely enjoys working with children and can also support teens/adults when needed.
We’re looking for teachers who can build strong rapport, keep lessons engaging, and deliver steady progress—whether a student is brand new, learning for fun, or working toward exams and long-term goals. If you’re the type of teacher who communicates well, shows up prepared, and wants a stable studio for the long run, you’ll fit in well here.
What you’ll do
- Teach private piano lessons to children (and some teens/adults)
- Create personalized lesson plans that match each student’s goals and learning style
- Keep lessons fun, structured, and progress-focused
- Communicate clearly with parents about progress and practice priorities
- Collaborate with our team to support retention and student success
- Prepare interested students for RCM exams (asset)
Must-have qualifications
- Experience teaching piano (formal training or equivalent teaching experience)
- Strong ability to teach young children with patience, structure, and warmth
- Dependable and professional: punctual, prepared, and consistent
- Comfortable teaching multiple styles (classical + contemporary; pop/rock/jazz, EDM basics)
- Good communication with parents and staff
- Willing to commit to a minimum 1-year term
Strong assets (preferred)
- Familiarity with RCM curriculum and teaching toward examinations
- Solid music theory knowledge
- Ability to transcribe/arrange/adapt simple songs for student requests
- Ability to teach a second instrument at a beginner–intermediate level (ukulele, guitar, drums, voice basics, etc.)
- Experience working in a music school or studio environment
What success looks like at New West Music
- You build trust quickly with children and families
- Students feel motivated and supported (and parents feel informed)
- You’re flexible and solutions-oriented with different learning needs
- You attend teacher meetings and support students at recitals.
Join Our Team
We’re seeking passionate professionals to join our growing music school. If you’re a dedicated educator looking to make a meaningful impact and build a rewarding career in the Vancouver music scene, we want to hear from you!
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