Piano Teacher

Teacher - PianoDid you study piano as you were growing up? Or piano and guitar? Do you want a fun, high paying job that makes a positive, creative difference in peoples' lives? Check out our website at www.mwschoolofmusic.com We are looking for responsible, friendly people to teach beginning to intermediate piano to kids during after school hours. We also are looking for someone who can teach beginning to intermediate guitar AND piano. You do not need to be a concert virtuoso. This is a fun job with a creative, upbeat attitude.Our teachers come from various backgrounds. Though some are studying or have degrees in Music many come from different areas: from Philosophy to English, Biology to Dance and more! No matter what their degree or course of study they have all played, practiced and loved music as a treasured part of their lives.No prior teaching experience is necessary. We specialize in encouraging creative self-discovery and expression in students and teachers alike. New teachers go through a fun, inspiring and invaluable training program in a world-class leading edge methodology. Contact us right away as we have immediate fall openings with awesome kids.Benefits of Working for Meridee Winters School of Music * We offer a paid, supportive training program in both creative and traditional teaching methods. * We provide and pay for your MW educational materials and teaching supplies. (A unique teachers kit full of a variety of teaching props, tools, and over 600 pages of original games, creative lesson books, activities and more.) * You will be a part of a supportive, creative community of artists, academics and working/gigging Philadelphia area musicians. * We take care of everything relating to your booking of students and initial scheduling, as well as recital/show management. * Pay is compensated at a base rate of $28.66 (with any college degree) per teaching hour. * You will be paid as a W-2 Employee. We take care of all of your tax witholdings. * We have monthly teaching community meetings with free food, lively discussions and presentations on compelling topics and new teaching materials. This will not only help your students, but also boost your own creative musicianship and life skills. * You are part of a unique school with its own published methodology, values and inspiration.Requirements: * You must have your own (reliable) car * You must have taken music lessons for over 5 years and have been playing for at least 8 years * You must be able to read/play music at least at an intermediate level * You must be musical, friendly, organized and like kids * You must be currently in college or have completed a degree (no drop outs) * You must be available an entire school year (through the end of June) To apply: Email a resume AND an interesting (not too dry or form like) cover letter; telling us about yourself, what interests you about this job/our school,
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