Piano Instructor (Piano, Guitar)

CogniTutor is hiring part-time contract tutors to provide music instruction to K–12 students.

Flexible scheduling, consistent students, and meaningful work that makes a real impact.

Apply today — we’re always hiring tutors in multiple locations.

How the Process Works

• Apply
• Complete your One-Way Video Interview using Spark Hire
• Onboard as a Tutor once you receive the onboarding email

Interviews are self-scheduled and required to move forward.

Why Tutors Like Working With Us

• Music: $40-$60 per hour (based on experience)
• Flexible schedule (after school, evenings, or weekends)
• Remote and in-person opportunities
• Ongoing support and clear expectations
• Mission-driven work with underserved students

What You’ll Do

• Music lessons are 30 minutes, 1:1 sessions
• Follow expectations set by our partner agencies
• Use required assessments to determine instructional levels
• Submit brief session notes with required data

What We’re Looking For

• Music Instructors need to have 1 yr teaching experience
• Reliable availability (minimum 3 hours/week)
• Comfortable using Zoom and basic technology
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Reliable transportation for in-person roles
• Experience tutoring or working with students preferred
• Required: active teaching license or a degree in the subject you are tutoring or closely related or in education

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Education: Has to have 4 yr degree or teaching license (Required)

Language: English (Required)

Work Location: In person

REQUIREMENTS

• Music Instructors need to have 1 yr teaching experience
• Reliable availability (minimum 3 hours/week)
• Comfortable using Zoom and basic technology
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Reliable transportation for in-person roles
• Experience tutoring or working with students preferred
• Required: active teaching license or a degree in the subject you are tutoring or closely related or in education