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Part-Time Group Piano Instructor Arrow Academy of Music - Urbandale, IA $38 - $45 per class

Schedule:

Sunday and Wednesday evenings Do you love music and want to teach children to love it too? Arrow is a place where educators are supported, prepared, and valued. Our systems, curriculum, and culture are designed so teachers can focus on what matters most: teaching well and making a meaningful difference in kids' lives. You can teach piano at an accredited music studio without finding students, planning lessons or managing a small business! It is a great opportunity to make extra money by working one or more evenings a week. Our mission is to launch a lifelong love of music through purposeful instruction, community, and fun - and that mission applies just as much to our teachers as it does to our students. Job Summary We are seeking experienced piano instructors to teach small-group classes (2-7 students) for elementary students for the 2026-27 school year. This role is ideal for an educator who is high energy, dependable, and confident leading structured group instruction using a written curriculum. Evening availability is required.

Schedule:

Sunday and Wednesday evenings are available, starting Fall 2026

Commitment:

Two evenings per week, from October 2026 through May 2027

Training:

Paid, structured training, including curriculum mastery, classroom management, and group teaching techniques. Provided until you're fully prepared to teach on your own What You'll Do Teach 55-minute group classes using our proprietary curriculum covering musicianship, theory, technique, and more Play an 88 key, fully weighted digital studio piano Prepare students to perform in our fun and engaging events with confidence Foster a positive, kind, and encouraging classroom culture while teaching in a professional and enthusiastic manner Collaborate with the Arrow Team and attend monthly staff meetings Lead teen classroom assistants Track student progress and communicate effectively with students and parents Reward students' excellence and effort with our fun in-studio store Represent Arrow in a professional, child-centered manner Focus on music education, keeping personal and political agendas aside (It's all about the kids and music!) Who You Are You should apply if you are someone who: Has strong piano skills and is willing to learn to teach piano in a group setting Can communicate clearly and positively with children, parents and other Arrow staff Brings patience, creativity, and professionalism to the classroom Has teaching experience or equivalent experience working with children Can commit to consistent weekly teaching and show willingness to substitute for other instructors as needed and schedule allows Is comfortable signing a non-compete agreement due to the proprietary nature of our curriculum Preferred, and possibly required based on level of class being taught: Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in music, or working toward degree 2 + years of piano teaching experience Why Join Arrow Academy?

Paid Training:

$20/hour for training until you're prepared to teach on your own

Compensation:

$38 - $45 per class taught based on qualifications. Payroll is once a month You can just teach! All scheduling, billing, marketing, and admin work is handled by our team

Paid Time Off:

There is one (1) paid absence per semester, per teaching day, for holiday, illness or weather cancellation Incremental pay raises: based on performance and experience

Optional:

Opportunities to apply additional musical gifts through individual lessons (e.g. composition, singing, other instruments) Working Environment Group piano classroom 80% Standing/Walking, 20% sitting and moving from student to student Moderate to moderately-high noise levels from class piano playing Ready to help kids love music for life? Apply today and join a team that believes music is more than a skill - it's a lifelong joy!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Paid training

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay Ability to

Commute:

Urbandale, IA (Required)

Work Location:

In person