Piano Instructor (After School)

Katherine Delmar Burke School is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with over a 100-year tradition of educational excellence. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.

Position Description:

Burke’s seeks a music lesson instructor in our after-school program, offering private piano lessons to individual students Grades 1-8. First and foremost, we hope to introduce and nurture a joyful relationship with piano for our students, setting them up for a life-long love of music. Our after-school piano instructors meet the child where they are, whether they are beginners or developing musicians. Instructors may draw on classical training or music choices that reflect student interests. While teaching theory and technique, our instructors emphasize the importance of fun and the student-teacher relationship. We love to welcome professional, working musicians to our program and can offer flexibility in regard to performances and tours.

Job Responsibilities include:

- Reliably teach individual piano lessons to students on a weekly basis (Wednesdays only, 3:30-6:00pm) on dates and times agreed upon in advance.

- Offer recitals as planned by the Director of After School Programs

• Communication:

- Effective communication with the Director of After School Programs and After School staff.

- Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families

To Apply

Interested Candidates may apply by sending a cover letter, resumé, and references to burkes.workable.com.

No calls or additional emails, please.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• Experience teaching piano to Grades 1-8 (2+ Years preferred), emphasizing experience with students grades 1-3.

• Demonstrated confidence in:

- differentiation of instruction

- cultural competency

• Understanding of, commitment and appreciation for:

- equitable and anti-racist teaching practices

- the social-emotional needs of girls

Personal Qualities:

• Passion for teaching music and a desire to be a part of a gender-inclusive girls’ school

• Flexible

• Creative

• Possess a growth mindset and openness to feedback

Benefits

Competitive compensation begins at $69 per hour, based on prior experience and position requirements. More information on the school can be found on the website at www.burkes.org. Burke’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.