Music Instructor - Private Lessons (Guitar/Piano)

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Wilton Conservatory of Music offers private music lessons after school at Cider Mill School in Wilton, CT. We currently have an opening for a guitar/piano instructor. Requirements & Responsibilities: A degree (or pursuing a degree) in Music and/or high musical competence and proficiency in a musical instrument, specifically guitar and piano. Additional instruments are a plus. Performance experience is a plus. Comfortable teaching various styles and genres, various ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. Minimum 3 years of experience teaching private music lessons to elementary-aged students through adults. Ability to adapt lessons based on student needs and goals. Experience teaching music fundamentals (note reading, sight reading, scales, technique, theory, etc.) Prepare students for examinations, auditions, and live performances as needed. Prepare students for informal mid- or end-of-year recitals. Effectively communicate with parents. Responsible, conscientious, and punctual. We offer: Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Compensation for late cancellations or no-show lessons. No weekend lessons Administrative Support - scheduling, registration, payment, marketing, organization of recitals, and other administrative support. All lessons are in one place - little to no downtime between lessons. Required training (upon hiring): (may change) Anti-Bullying Safe School Climate (yearly) - online DCF Mandated Reporter (every 3 years) - online (State of CT) Identification and Prevention of Adult Sexual Misconduct Against Children(every 3 years) - online (State of CT) CHRO Training (every 10 years - or yearly depending on the program being used by the school) Child Trafficking and Identification Prevention Training - (every 3 years) - online (State of CT) Reports to: Coordinator, Wilton Conservatory of Music Terms of Employment: Hourly, part-time position, 2:30-7:00 (approx.), M-F, hours and day(s) to be determined based on demand and instructor availability. Certification is not required. This is NOT a classroom teaching position within the Wilton Public Schools, even though, if hired, you will be working within Wilton Public Schools and will complete the same application process. Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons. Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $50 to $55 Per Hour Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Music Instructor - Private Lessons (Guitar/Piano) Wilton School District Continuing Education - Wilton, Connecticut Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Wilton Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5982250 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:0{0} AM (UTC) #J-18808-Ljbffr Continuing Education