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Private Piano Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Somerset County, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 30 - 38
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Private Piano Teacher
The Allegra School of Music & Arts Hillsborough NJ
Part-Time $30$38/hour Flexible Recurring Schedule 401(k) with 5% Company Match
Part-Time $30$38/hour Flexible Recurring Schedule 401(k) with 5% Company Match
The Allegra School of Music & Arts is seeking a skilled and engaging Private Piano Teacher to join our faculty.
An established student roster is available immediately with the opportunity to take over part or all of an existing teaching schedule. Allegra provides enrollment scheduling billing and administrative support allowing instructors to focus primarily on teaching and student development.
For more than 25 years Allegra has provided high-quality music and performing arts education to students throughout Central New Jersey.
Why Teach at Allegra
Established students available immediately
Flexible consistent weekly teaching schedule
Administrative team handles enrollment scheduling and billing
Newly renovated facility with bright spacious private teaching rooms
Recitals competitions examinations and other performance opportunities for students
Collaborative and professionally managed teaching environment
401(k) with 5% company match for eligible employees
Flexible consistent weekly teaching schedule
Administrative team handles enrollment scheduling and billing
Newly renovated facility with bright spacious private teaching rooms
Recitals competitions examinations and other performance opportunities for students
Collaborative and professionally managed teaching environment
401(k) with 5% company match for eligible employees
Responsibilities
Provide individualized private piano instruction
Develop healthy technique musicianship sight-reading rhythm and music-reading skills
Select appropriate repertoire based on each students level interests and goals
Adapt instruction for different ages abilities and learning styles
Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
Prepare students for recitals auditions competitions and examinations when appropriate
Communicate professionally with students families and school leadership
Maintain a reliable and consistent teaching schedule
Develop healthy technique musicianship sight-reading rhythm and music-reading skills
Select appropriate repertoire based on each students level interests and goals
Adapt instruction for different ages abilities and learning styles
Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
Prepare students for recitals auditions competitions and examinations when appropriate
Communicate professionally with students families and school leadership
Maintain a reliable and consistent teaching schedule
Required Qualifications
Degree in Piano Performance Piano Pedagogy Music Education or a closely related field
Strong piano technique and musicianship
Experience teaching private piano lessons
Knowledge of piano pedagogy and age-appropriate repertoire
Ability to work effectively with children teens and/or adults
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and dependable approach to teaching
Strong piano technique and musicianship
Experience teaching private piano lessons
Knowledge of piano pedagogy and age-appropriate repertoire
Ability to work effectively with children teens and/or adults
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional and dependable approach to teaching
Exceptional candidates without a completed degree may be considered with substantial formal piano training pedagogical preparation and demonstrated private-teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree work formal piano pedagogy training accompaniment experience graded examination experience composition/theory skills or experience teaching multiple musical styles.
Schedule
Lessons are offered primarily:
MondayFriday: 3:009:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM2:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM2:00 PM
Instructors are not expected to work every day. We welcome applicants interested in one or two consistent teaching days as well as instructors interested in developing a larger schedule.
Compensation
$30$38 per teaching hour based on education pedagogical training teaching experience qualifications and responsibilities.
Additional compensated opportunities may be available in accompaniment group instruction workshops performances and special programs.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person Hillsborough NJ
Work Location: In person Hillsborough NJ
Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
About Us
WE ARE YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR MUSIC AND DRAMA STUDY
Since 1999 Allegra has provided the highest level of arts instruction for the full range of aspiring musicians and actors. Our mission is to offer the highest quality instruction in a professional and caring environment while honoring the special trust you have placed with us to educate and encourage excitement about learning.
- Focus On Teaching
All we do is teach. This leaves us free to specialize in one thing - providing the highest quality of music instruction. - University Trained Teachers
Our instructors are highly qualified and have extensive performance experience. They are an energetic bunch that make learning fun! - All Ages - Beginners to Advanced
We strive to provide a rewarding learning experience to students of all ages. Our current students range from 5 years old to 60. Our teachers cater their lessons to meet the individual needs of students at any age and any experience level. - Private Lessons
Private lessons ensure that the student has the undivided attention of the teacher and can progress at a level suited to them individually. - Competition Preparation
We offer full training in repertoire studies technique ear training and sight reading to prepare students for regional competitions and auditions. - Regular Concerts and Recitals
Recitals and concerts are held at least once a year. These provide students with performance experience and build confidence. Participation in music festivals competitions and workshops is also available.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Central New Jersey's finest piano, voice, guitar, violin, brass & woodwind lessons, musical theater, acting, and summer camps at The Allegra School of Music and Arts in Montgomery and Hillsborough, New Jersey
