Piano Specialist

Location

Tampa, FL | United States

Job description

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts is currently looking for a Full-Time Piano Specialist to start work in August for the upcoming school year. Our Piano Specialist position is responsible for providing piano instruction in group and private lessons, serving as accompanist for Conservatory music ensembles, classes, auditions, and rehearsals, developing piano program and curriculum, and coordinating piano instructors and teaching loads in a primarily K-12 private music school. Other assignments may include acting as collaborative pianist for other performances on and off campus, and teaching or assisting with summer music camps.

The Patel Conservatory provides the finest performing arts training in an inspirational setting, outreach programs that inspire thousands of students in need and a plethora of educational performances and events that enrich the entire community. Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 26 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Essential Functions:

• Teaching group piano classes for varying ages and levels throughout the school year and summer.
• Creating piano curriculum for growth and success of a conservatory piano.
• Serving as rehearsal and performance accompanist for music ensembles, including choral and instrumental, as well as for solo recitals and music department auditions.
• Collaborating with music department staff to recruit students and build programs, particularly the class piano program and piano ensembles.
• Teaching classes in areas of expertise, as assigned (may include collaborative piano, piano pedagogy, music theory, etc.).
• Teaching summer camps in music, particularly focusing on the creation and growth of a piano summer camp or intensive.
• Creating and coordinating workshops , masterclasses , performances , and events for opportunities within the piano student body.
• Coordinating piano instruction and curriculum within the music department and with adjunct staff.
• Participating in Educational Outreach classes and run-out performances, as needed.
• Attends and facilitates (when requested) mandatory teacher training and facility meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Vice President of Education & Community Engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position supervises adjunct instructors and our summer piano intern.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highly skilled performer in multiple musical styles on piano including classical, popular, and musical theater repertoire. Piano Pedagogy background helpful.
• Ability to sight read on piano.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across departments.
• Collaborative teaming skills with children, parents, educators, administrators, and artists.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of multimedia software such as Q-Lab helpful.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis in piano, collaborative piano, music education, or another related field. Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Significant documented experience as both instructor of piano and collaborative pianist.
• Significant experience in music education, documented success teaching in a K-12 environment.
• Experience in curriculum writing helpful.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and use the telephone. The employee is frequently required to move or remain in one position; reach; and communicate. The employee must have good hearing skills.

• The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Travel: This position is not expected to require travel.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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