Careers at Opus 1
Piano Teacher Job in Mountain View & Palo Alto, CA
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring a full-time piano teacher for our San Francisco Bay Area campuses. Teach dedicated students in a faculty-first studio with full benefits and admin support.
- $50–$65/hrStarting rate / W-2
- Full-timewith full benefits & 401(k)
- Visa sponsorshipfor the right candidate
- Mountain View & Palo Alto, CAin-person, Silicon Valley
Opus 1 Music Studio is hiring an experienced Piano Teacher to join our San Francisco Bay Area faculty — based in Mountain View and Palo Alto, California (Silicon Valley). You'll work with a community of internationally recognized teachers, premium facilities with acoustic grand pianos, and a roster of 1,400+ motivated students of all ages.
Our piano students range from beginners working through method books (Faber, Alfred, Bastien) to advanced players preparing for ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, RCM exams, MTAC competitions, and college auditions. You'll lead weekly private lessons and contribute to recurring student recitals.
Benefits and compensation: Compensation starts between $50 and $65/hr as a W-2 employee, with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and free private lesson tuition.
Apply on our Gusto careers board — each posting has its own application form where you can submit your résumé and a short note about your experience.
What we look for
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in music performance for the instrument taught and/or music pedagogy — a BM, MM, DMA, or equivalent conservatory training. International training is welcome.
- Experience teaching students across ages and levels, including exam preparation (ABRSM, Certificate of Merit, RCM) where applicable.
- Two recorded teaching videos showing full lessons and at least one performance video, requested during the interview process.
- A criminal background check is required at hiring.
Where you'll work
All Opus 1 positions are in person at our three Silicon Valley campuses — Mountain View Grant, Mountain View Moffett, and Palo Alto. This posting covers Mountain View, CA and Palo Alto, CA.
Ready to apply?
Submit your résumé and a short note about your experience on our Gusto careers board.
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