Piano Instructor Evening Shifts

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance

Build Confidence. Lead Growth. Teach Music That Matters.


Minnesota School of Music is hiring professional music instructors who want more than a teaching gig they want to be part of a structured, student-centered faculty.

We are a locally owned, fast-growing community music school serving Blaine-area families since 2013. Our instructors mentor students, prepare them for the stage, and contribute to a culture focused on long-term development.

What Makes Teaching Here Different

Unlike contractor-based studios, our teachers are W-2 employees with stable schedules, administrative support, and a clear instructional framework.

That means:

• No chasing payments
  
  
• No scheduling logistics
  
  
• No marketing responsibilities
  
  
• No room rentals
  
  

You teach. We handle the rest.

Our full-time front office manages scheduling, billing, enrollment, parent communication, and recital production allowing instructors to stay focused on teaching and student outcomes.

Schedule

Current Opening:

Wednesdays | 3:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.


Additional shifts (including Saturdays) may become available based on studio growth.

Instructors maintain consistent weekly availability to support student continuity.

Responsibilities

• Teach one-on-one, 30-minute private lessons
  
  
• Follow structured curriculum pathways
  
  
• Track student progress and lesson notes
  
  
• Prepare students for semi-annual recitals
  
  
• Participate in performance events
  
  
• Support our Musical Ladder Achievement Program
  
  
• Deliver a positive, parent-inclusive lesson experience
  
  

Lessons are taught in a parent-visible environment requiring strong professionalism and communication.

Performance Culture

We are a performance-based school. Instructors prepare students for recitals, participate in events, and support stage readiness and achievement milestones.

Professional Development

We invest in our faculty through:

• Paid onboarding training
  
  
• Ongoing development workshops
  
  
• Curriculum mentorship
  
  
• Team alignment systems
  
  

Requirements

• Comfortable teaching ages 518
  
  
• Reliable weekly availability
  
  
• Strong communication skills
  
  
• Commitment to student continuity and growth
  
  

Teaching experience preferred. Degree not required.

Employment & Benefits

This is a W-2 employee position.

Benefits include:

• Full teaching schedules
  
  
• Paid training
  
  
• Paid sick leave
  
  
• 50% FICA tax contribution
  
  
• Administrative support staff
  
  
• Recital & event compensation
  
  
• Ongoing professional development
  
  

Commitment

We prioritize instructors seeking stability and long-term student relationships. Applicants should be prepared to maintain a consistent teaching schedule through the academic year.

Compensation

$28$32 per instructional hour equivalent, based on experience and schedule load. Additional pay provided for training, meetings, and events.

Apply

Submit rsum and cover letter to begin the interview process.