JOB TITLE: Junior Piano Faculty.
 
DESCRIPTION: To teach private piano lessons and group classes to students ages 6-adult. To receive training in implementing New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy’s teaching methodologies.
 
ABOUT OUR ACADEMY: The New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy stands as one of the most prominent pre-college piano academies in the United States, possibly the largest. Students benefit from a cohesive curriculum that emphasizes a practical approach to music performance and education. Our instructors, all skilled pianists, are dedicated to the belief that early, high-quality instruction is crucial to a student's educational foundation. The academy's custom-designed building caters specifically to our needs. Private lessons are conducted on baby grand pianos, and for certain group instruction elements, a digital piano lab is utilized. For more information on our work visit: www.newtampappa.com/press_release
 
APPOINTMENT DURATION: 1 year, with employment renewal possibilities. 
EMPLOYMENT START DATE: January 3rd, 2026 or until position is filled.
ELIGIBILITY: Permanent resident or US citizen, OPT, O-1.
 
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS AND DUTIES: 22-25 hours of teaching. 11-13 hours of lesson planning. 1 hour faculty meeting. Teaching observations done by senior faculty (hours vary).
OTHER DUTIES: Attendance to all student recitals. Other sparse duties as assigned.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
HARD SKILLS: Completed graduate degree in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Music Education-piano performance concentration, Music Therapy-piano performance concentration, or equivalent.
SOFT SKILLS: Addicted to learning and improving, goal oriented, problem solver, empathetic and accountable.
 
GENERAL POSITION BENEFITS:

1. Salaried position.
2. Stable schedule. No make up lessons. No administrative duties.
3. Health insurance stipend.
4. Retirement benefits-401(k).
5. Maternity and paternity leave.
6. Paid time-off.
7. Stipend for conference attendance and professional memberships.
8. 6 weeks off per calendar year.
9. Ongoing trainings and professional development workshops.
10. Entrepreneurial incentives.
11. State of the art building.
12. Teaching equipment: baby grand pianos for private lessons and digital piano lab with instructor’s console for group classes.
13. Opportunities for employment renewal with increases in salary and added benefits (such as end of year performance-based bonus).
14. No state income tax in the State of Florida.
15. Relocation assistance available for out-of-town candidates.

  
HIRING PROCESS:

1. Submit the following application materials at www.newtampappa.com/career or email to Dr. Judith Jain at Judith@NewTampaPPA.com

1. One-to-two page resume.
2. Half-page teaching philosophy.
3. Performance video recording with two contrasting pieces of candidate’s choice.
4. Video recording of candidate teaching a private lesson, 15 minutes in duration as a minimum. Student must be under the age of 15.

2. Chosen candidates will be interviewed via Zoom.
3. Finalists will be invited for a live interview.
 
For questions email Dr. Judith Jain at Judith@newtampappa.com