Working with Melbourne Piano School

Melbourne Piano School operates as a team of piano teachers across Melbourne who offer piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities. We have diverse skills and musical interests and share in common our passion for piano, excellent interpersonal skills, and a desire to bring out the best in our students. To apply to work with us you must have a suitable studio space with an acoustic piano or high quality digital piano.

At Melbourne Piano School you have the opportunity to share your passion for music education in a supportive, independent, and flexible work arrangement. Our teachers are offered a high degree of independence to teach students according to their own style and methods. Our aim is to support creating an environment where teachers thrive in sharing their own unique gifts with their students.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive rates
Flexibility to choose your own teaching methods and educational resources
Flexibility to choose your own working hours and the number of students you take on
Administrative and ongoing professional support
Opportunities for career growth and professional development

WHAT IS REQUIRED

Achieved Grade 8 AMEB exam (or equivalent) or higher in piano
Minimum of 2 years piano teaching experience
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Passion for piano and music education
Current Working with Children check
Australian citizen or permanent resident
valid ABN

ABOUT OUT STUDENTS
Melbourne Piano School students are of all ages and all backgrounds. Our client base is aproximately 50% adults and 50% children. The majority of students are at the beginner or intermediate levels, while a smaller portion are advanced students.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP
You would be providing services to Melbourne Piano School as an independent contractor. You work independently at your own home studio and report to the Director. Regular communication with our admin team is required. Support and supervision is available as needed.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver high quality music lessons to your students
Keep accurate records of lessons taught, cancelled, or rescheduled via our online booking system
Maintain student progress notes
Maintain warm and positive client relationships
Serve as a contact point in cases where students need to reschedule or cancel a lesson which has already been booked by the MPS admin team, and for any casual bookings with your students
Familiarise yourself with MPS policies and remind students of the studio policy when needed
Respond to correspondence from the MPS admin team within 1 business day
Attend student recitals to support your students

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form in full below. Applications will be reviewed and an interview will be offered to short-listed candidates.

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Please list your music qualifications *

Please describe your experience as music educator *

Please describe your piano teaching style including what methods you use at lessons *

Do you have experience in preparing students for AMEB exams? *

Up to what level do you feel qualified to prepare students for AMEB exams *

Please self-rate your ability to teach contemporary piano *

Please self-rate your ability to teach jazz piano *

Please self-rate your ability to teach improvisation *

Please self-rate your ability to teach composition *

Please self-rate your ability to teach music theory *

Would you also be interested in teaching in-home lessons? If yes, please list suburbs you are willing to teach in. *

Do you have a website or YouTube channel? *

Do you have a Soundcloud Account with your own performances? *

Do you have a valid Working With Children Check Card? *

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Working with Melbourne Piano School