Brookline Music School (BMS) seeks a Teaching Artist in Piano, with expertise both performing and teaching jazz, to begin as soon as Summer 2025, and to continue into the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond. This position may include accompanying duties at recitals and events, and the opportunity to teach group classes or coach ensembles. Private piano students at BMS typically range in age from six years to adult. Teaching takes place at Kennard House, our main location, with additional instruction in the Brookline Public Schools.

 

The ideal candidate will have a proven record teaching a range of ages and levels, and will be passionate about growing a studio through solid pedagogy, diligent lesson planning, and encouraging students toward performance opportunities and musical experiences beyond private lessons. The ability to teach beginners creatively, and to adapt repertoire assignments at all levels to students’ interests (including pop and film music) is highly desired. New faculty teaching schedules range from 2-4 weekly teaching days of approximately 5 hours each during the school year. BMS seeks a minimum 2-year commitment to the faculty. Weekend availability is desireable. Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential to representing the school to our students and their families. An undergraduate degree in performance is required; a graduate degree or the equivalent—demonstrated through teaching and performing experience is preferred.