Piano Teacher

The House of Voice is seeking a Piano Teacher to start within Term 2 and continuing.

We are looking for teachers who are committed and can develop the students to become the best musician possible across all ages, levels, styles, and backgrounds.

We have a warm and friendly team who collaborate in a great modern environment.

There will be no admin required in your role it is totally related to training the students only and we take care of all scheduling and student/parent needs outside of learning.

Qualifications and training are must-have requirements:

• Bachelor of Music. completed or final year considered. Applicants who graduated from either Melbourne University/VCA (in Piano) will be highly regarded as all our teachers are from this background. However those from equivalents to these backgrounds will also be considered.

• Teachers with experience taking online piano classes (advantageous) as this on occasions is required.

An extra teaching qualification is beneficial in your application but not a requirement

• Experience teaching individual and group classes

• A Working with Children Certificate which must be up to date on commencement

Key skills and attributes:

• Open/Warm Friendly nature

• Professionally presented and upholds a professional manner at all times

• Enthusiastic

• Imaginative

• Committed

• Passionate

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Patient and compassionate

• Innovative with an ability to think outside the box when required

• Versed in multiple teaching methods which supports holistic principles

• Ability to motivate, encourage and support students in all areas of piano and performance, with skills to provide a holistic approach in their teaching.

• Is a highly dedicated teacher whom is always looking to further themselves in piano and in the teaching of piano

• Keeps updated with the latest repertoire in all styles and has an ability to select the appropriate pieces in all styles/genres

• The ability to relate, teach and communicate with a large spectrum of ages in all levels from beginner to intermediate

• You must be able to teach music theory, aural and basic notation

• You must have an ability to teach performance skills for auditions, AMEB, competitions, gigs and a range of HOV performances throughout the year

• You have an ability to teach fundamentals of each individual style within piano: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Indie, Soul, R&B, Musical Theatre and Classical. It is also expected that you know the what techniques are required for each style.

• Some knowledge in either or all music software: Garageband, Ableton and Sibelius would be a bonus (although not essential)

• Would be confident to take on Piano for Singers program. Singing qualification not essential, as it is still a piano based program, but would be open to taking these classes with some in-house training

At times you will be called on to assist with ensembles and half and yearly performances.

• Some classes may be online in-between in person lessons

• You will require a Working With Children Certificate before commencing.

Please apply if you have the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes.

If you feel that the HOV model is of interest and you can maintain a high standard of achievement and performance.

• Week day availability favourable

COVID-19 considerations:All covid precaution and process integrated

Summary of role requirements:

Flexible hours available

1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Working rights required for this role

Expected salary: $40 - $55 per hour

Part time