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About the Position

Pacific Piano School is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and professional  piano instructor for a full-time, in-person teaching position in San Jose, CA.  We are looking for educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting student growth through structured, high-quality instruction. 

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in piano performance, pedagogy, performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check. 

Ideal Master Instructor candidates will also possess the following:

• Masters degree/DMA preferred
• Ability and willingness to teach music theory classes
• Ability and willingness to teach piano group classes
• Current MTAC membership for Certificate of Merit; experience with ABRSM/RCM/CM preparation
• Ability and willingness to attend all school events including studio recitals, honor recitals, Fall Festival student competitions
• Ability and willingness to attend staff meetings

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $48-$55/hr for private lessons and $60-$120/group class. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Pacific Piano School in San Jose. Pacific Piano School provides exceptional music education to students of all ages in San Jose, California and surrounding areas. Our faculty is composed of experienced musicians and educators committed to nurturing artistry, discipline, and lifelong appreciation for music. We emphasize a well-rounded approach that balances technical development with creative expression, and we strive to cultivate a professional yet supportive learning environment.

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Who We Are

Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Pay: $48-$55 per hour

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