Collegiate School seeks a Piano Instructor to teach private music lessons and assist students with their recital performances. The Piano Instructor will collaborate with the performing arts faculty to support the music curriculum and music ensembles as part of an evolving performing arts program. This is a part-time position.

General responsibilities include:

• Teaching Piano lessons in the Lower, Middle and Upper School
• Teaching essential skills for piano performance technique, music literacy, ear training, and music theory
• Fostering a climate of respect for each child as an individual
• Identifying and pursuing professional opportunities that enhance and extend one’s teaching
• Attending all piano recitals
• Keeping a record of student lesson dates and times throughout the year

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Performance is preferred
• 5 years private teaching experience at a Middle School, High School or College level
• Strong commitment to students with all learning styles
• Ability to inspire students’ love of learning and critical thinking
• Enthusiasm for academic excellence and creative teaching
• Passion for music education
• Cross-cultural competencies 
• Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community

It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission

HONOR

Personal integrity and devotion to the truth, which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible and fair.

LOVE OF LEARNING

A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry and openness to change.

EXCELLENCE

A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability.

RESPECT

Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.

COMMUNITY

A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community and in the broader world. 

Who we are

Collegiate School is a co-educational, independent day school located in Henrico County, within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond, Virginia, for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century, Collegiate provides its nearly 1,700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.

The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students, faculty, parents, administrators, and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth, leadership, and service.

Why Collegiate? 

Collegiate School is well-regarded for developing students into citizens who lead, serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead, serve and shape the world, through the young lives they touch.

The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and skills.