Piano Instructor (Garfield Community Center)

Piano Instructor (Garfield Community Center)

If you have a knowledge and understanding of piano fundamentals and passion for and experience teaching, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Piano Instructor at Garfield Community Center. This is a seasonal part-time role starting in Fall 2026. There are multiple opportunities to extend.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. In this role, the Piano Instructor at Garfield Community Center will lead participants through 30-minute piano lessons. Class goals are to improve upon/learn piano technique and skills, foster and appreciation for music, and engage in self-expression in a safe through music.

Schedule:

Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm.

Start Date: Sep 2026

Piano Instructor duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate piano lessons. Instructors are expected to plan lesson curriculum.
• Plan, lead, and implement course appropriate activities for each lesson, focusing on technique development.
• Complete required administrative reports, such as attendance logs and incident reports.

Piano Instructor requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in working with kids, teens, and adults.
• Experience and knowledge of piano.
• Must pass a WSP criminal background check.

Pay:

• Starting Pay: $35.00 - 37.00/hr.

• Full Pay Range: $35.00 - 45.00/hr. (employee may earn up to $45.00/hr with continued employment)

Benefits:

• ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Location

• Garfield Community Center

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.