Piano Teacher

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps.

The school helps students to find their place in the world by inspiring individual growth, academic excellence, and global citizenship.

It is a truly international community with more than100 different nationalities among the 2000 day and 200 boarding students. They come together on a green, village-like campus covering 8 hectares.

**Main purpose of the role**

To deliver individual or group, extracurricular piano classes.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Tutor students from age 7 to 18, skills and musicianship on piano.
- Encourage and engage students in progressive practice habits, liaising with parents and boarding tutors.
- Teach all aspects of musicianship, including scales/arpeggios, aural, sight-reading, and repertoire.
- Accompany other instrumentalists in the Extra-Curricular programme, occasionally
- Take responsibility for teaching ABRSM piano practical exams.
- Other duties as assigned

**Skills and Competencies**
- Enthusiasm
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced English and French required
- A bachelor's degree in music education or performance or a related field
- Experience working with youth and/or beginner musicians

**Conditions**

The extracurricular classes take place from 4 p.m. and depend on the demand.

Type of contract: on call

Hourly salary: CHF 85.

**It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.**

**You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form. Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.