Piano Instructor (Garfield Community Center)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Garfield Community Center - Seattle, WA 98122Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $33.00 - $35.00 HourlyPiano 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: $33.00 - 35.00/hr.


Full Pay Range: $33.00 - 35.00/hr. (employee may earn up to $43.00/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.