Teaching Artist, Piano

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center is seeking an experienced piano teaching artist to build and sustain a private lesson studio on the Seacoast.
The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and genuine enthusiasm for teaching, able to guide a beginner through their first pieces and mentor an advanced student through a college or conservatory audition. You'll work with youth ages 5–18 and adult learners, cultivating long-term relationships that grow a thriving studio.
This is primarily an onsite role at our Portsmouth, NH building, with a minimum commitment of two days per week and room to expand.

Reporting to the Director of Education, duties are as follows:

• Provide weekly 30, 45, or 60 minute individual lessons to piano students of all levels
• Teach lessons primarily in person; online instruction via video conferencing is welcome for teachers comfortable with the format.
• Effectively administer and manage studio in collaboration with staff and in adherence to school procedures and policies
• Complete student assessments
• Prepare students for performances each semester
• Participate in recruitment activities inside and outside of the school
• Attend faculty meetings several times a year
• Perform on faculty concerts as a soloist or with other faculty in a chamber music setting

Bachelor of Music in piano performance or music education preferred. Strong background in performance and knowledge of preparing piano students for a career in music also desired.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a multi-faceted arts center serving all ages and abilities. In addition to individual instruction in music and visual arts, PMAC offers ensembles, classes, summer camps, and community arts outreach programs, along with live music performances and art exhibitions by both students and professionals. PMAC addresses the need for arts education in the greater Seacoast region by providing high quality instruction that compliments the offerings in our local public and private schools. In addition, we meet the needs of students of all ages, regardless of skill level or aspiration. PMAC offers cultural opportunities to all people regardless of their age, ability, or economic status, and continually strives to build community through the arts. PMAC respects, values, and welcomes diversity in our workplace. We welcome candidates of varied backgrounds, capabilities, perspectives, social identities, and gender expressions. PMAC is an equal opportunity employer.