Piano Accompanist (up to 2 Positions) (3322)

Natick Public Schools

District Wide - Natick, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Natick Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5925817

Application Deadline:

Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Piano Accompanist

(up to 2 positions)

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Piano Accompanist

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Piano Accompanist

Location

Kennedy Middle, Wilson Middle,

and Natick High School

Reports To Director of Music/Choral Teachers

Work days/FTE

A couple days per week

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per Non-Rep Compensation Schedule

Benefits Eligible?

No Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL

The Piano Accompanist provides piano accompaniment in support of the district's vocal music programs, working collaboratively with music

teachers to support instruction, rehearsals, and performances. We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Preferably bachelors degree in a music program

Professional Certification:

None

Specialized Knowledge /

Preferred Abilities:

Strong piano proficiency, including the ability to sight-read at an advanced level

Ability to read and play multi-part vocal and instrumental scores

Ability to improvise and interpret accompaniments musically and sensitively at the direction of the classroom teacher or conductor

Working knowledge of music theory

Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and opportunity

Preferred Experience:

Experience as a piano accompanist in a school, choral, or instrumental setting

Experience teaching in a diverse public school preferred

Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred

Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred

Skills:

Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed

Ability to work collaboratively with music teachers, students, families, and staff

Candidates must be flexible and able to adapt accompaniment to the pace and needs of rehearsals and instruction

Well established verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for performances and events

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

(not limited to)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Provide piano accompaniment for classes, rehearsals, and performances as directed by the classroom music teacher

Practice musical selections with individual students or small groups as needed

Accompany part-singing and multi-part vocal or instrumental arrangements

Assist the classroom music teacher in providing instruction to individual students or groups

Reinforce lessons and instruction provided by the teacher, including help with notes, rhythms, and reading sheet music

Assist with developing, preparing, and conducting special music events and performances, both during and outside the school day

Assume a supportive or leadership role in assisting a substitute teacher in the absence of the classroom music teacher, as needed

Perform related clerical duties, such as organizing sheet music and maintaining the music library

Practice culturally responsive communication with students, families, and colleagues

Any other relative duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

move about the classroom, school, school grounds, and/or off-site locations

remain in a stationary position for periods of time

operate a piano and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., copy machine, computer printer, etc.)

read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed sheet music with or without visual aids

have the dexterity of hands and fingers required to play piano continuously

communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated

communicate and collaborate effectively with students, teachers, and other staff members in person and in writing

observe details at close range

multitask and respond to the pace and direction of the classroom teacher or conductor in real time

the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application

Rating of education and experience

Oral interviews and/or audition

Reference check

Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required

Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints

The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$45 to $45 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required