Piano Teacher

All Age Music is a Sydney-based music school offering private and group lessons, in-school tuition, workshops, holiday programs and performance opportunities for students of all ages across a wide range of instruments and vocals.
  
All Age Music is looking for an experienced Piano Teacher to join their team.
  
The right candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning structured piano tuition programs for individual students and small groups according to their age, ability, experience and learning objectives.
• Teaching music theory, notation, rhythm, harmony, sight-reading and other theoretical concepts relevant to piano performance.
• Demonstrating piano techniques, including posture, fingering, scales, chord progressions, articulation, dynamics and interpretation.
• Selecting and assigning appropriate pieces, technical exercises and practice activities based on each student’s level, progress and musical interests.
• Assessing students’ technical development, musical understanding and performance skills, and providing constructive feedback, encouragement and guidance.
• Adapting lesson content, teaching materials and instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles, abilities and rates of progression.
• Preparing students for practical and theory examinations, auditions, assessments, recitals and other performance opportunities.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and establishing appropriate short-term and long-term learning goals.
• Keeping current with developments in piano pedagogy, teaching methods, examination requirements, repertoire and contemporary music education practices.
• Supporting and organising student participation in concerts, recitals, workshops and other performance activities conducted by the music school.  

About you:

• At least one year of relevant experience as a Piano Teacher;
• Strong piano performance skills and sound knowledge of music theory, notation, rhythm, harmony and sight-reading.
• Ability to plan and deliver structured lessons tailored to students of different ages, abilities and learning objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain musical concepts clearly and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to assess student progress, identify areas for improvement and adapt teaching methods and materials accordingly.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prepare students for examinations, assessments, auditions and performances.
• Patience, creativity and the ability to motivate and encourage students while supporting their musical development and confidence.

Job Type: Permanent/Full-time
Salary: $79,000 - $85,000 per annum