Private Music Educator: Piano, Voice, Violin, or Guitar
About the Role: At Skylark Music School, we believe that the best music teachers are those who are lifelong students of their craft! We are seeking dedicated, creative, pedagogically-minded music educators to join our growing faculty in Chapel Hill. This position is best suited for someone looking to build a meaningful private studio within a supportive, teacher-first environment.
Why Skylark?
- Competitive Compensation: Starting at $35/hour, with clear paths for growth based on experience and retention.
- True Work-Life Balance: Maintain a consistent schedule (minimum 10 hours/week) during peak after-school hours (3:30 PM – 7:30 PM), allowing you to balance teaching with your own performing career.
- Professional Investment: We offer Professional Development assistance and Paid Time Off (PTO)—benefits rarely seen in part-time music instruction.
- Focus on Teaching, Not Admin: We handle the billing, scheduling, and marketing so you can focus entirely on your students’ musical journey.
Who You Are
- The Expert: You possess a high level of proficiency in your instrument(s) and have teaching experience. A Bachelors Degree is required, ideally in Music Performance or Music Education, but equivalent professional experience is highly valued.
- The Mentor: You inspire a love for music, tailoring your curriculum to meet the unique goals of each student from hobbyists to competitive performers.
- The Professional: You value reliability, clear communication, and are ready to be an enthusiastic participant in our school community.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, one-on-one private instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Prepare students for recitals and community performance opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Skylark team to share pedagogical insights and best practices.
Application Requirements Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy and a resume detailing your performance and/or teaching history.
Skylark Music School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about our mission, please visit http://skylarkmusicschool.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Compensation Package:
Application Question(s):
- Please list the instrument(s) and skill level(s) you are comfortable teaching below (ex: piano/beginner-intermediate; voice-beginner-advanced; violin - beginner; etc.).
Education:
Experience:
- music education: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chapel Hill, NC (Required)
Work Location: In person
