Lessons Teacher (Piano)

Job Description

Job Description

By providing personalized music instruction as part of the Lessons program, our Instructors assist West Music in meeting a vital part of our vision of “Encouraging people of all ages and abilities to : Play now. Play for life. The teacher is responsible for conducting regular lessons (typically weekly) for students’ age 5 years to adult. Our Teachers prepare, lead individual lessons, and evaluate student performance through regular practice sessions and performance opportunities. Teachers may work at one or more of our music stores, providing instruction to clients in a studio or a combination of virtual and in-person lessons. Additional responsibilities may include items such as development of teaching materials, set up and tear down of the recital hall for performances, and administrative / billing work. This position is based out of the Coralville store. Availability needed for this position would be Friday and Saturdays only.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate :

• Identify the educational needs of each student and create the appropriate learning format for their abilities.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Explains and demonstrates musical techniques using a variety of sources.
• Prepares students for performances, contests, or assessments
• Maintains student attendance records and other required records.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents of students (where applicable) on the progress of each student with positive and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with store personnel to maximize lesson experience.
• Use provided learning management tool(s) keeping track of what students are learning, present creative (online) lessons, assign practices, and track student attendance.
• Use provided payroll and human resource information system completing weekly timesheets and performing required training and compliance tasks.
• Keeps informed of improvements and technical developments in the field by reading current literature, interacting with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Key competencies :

Physical Demands –

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods : use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What we offer :

Medical, dental, vision insurance

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.