Piano Instructor - Roman Catholic High School

We are seeking a Piano Instructor for programming at Roman Catholic High School.

About Play On Philly

Play On Philly (POP) is a non-profit organization that provides daily, after-school music instruction to over 300 K-12 students. We work in communities that historically have had little or no access to formal music education. POP offers a transformative music education experience that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal skills needed for a successful life.

About Roman Catholic Preparatory School

Founded by Thomas E. Cahill in 1890 as the first free Diocesan Catholic high school for boys in the nation, Roman Catholic continues its tradition of excellence as it strives to offer a comprehensive academic curriculum within a disciplined Catholic environment. Enriched by its cultural, racial, and religious diversity, Roman Catholic provides a community where each young man can learn to appreciate and respect the uniqueness of others, while becoming a man of personal integrity. Roman Catholic High School strives to bring the Gospel values of Jesus Christ to its students, while forming a Catholic community which embodies the Christian spirit of service to all.

Job Description

POP’s involvement at Roman Catholic includes in-school instruction for the student body at the school. One aspect of this program is the piano lab. In the 2025-2026 school year, we will have 2 sections of piano lab, each with 10-15 students most of whom are beginners. The Piano Instructor will consult with POP’s Roman Catholic Program Manager to determine appropriate activities for each student group. The instructor is also responsible for reporting a grade for each student in their section each week; guidance for criteria and standards of grading will be provided.

We are looking for lifelong learners and collaboratively natured individuals who enjoy and have experience working with high-schoolers, are creative, and can problem-solve and multi-task.  

A successful candidate:

• You are passionate about music education.
• You are calm under pressure.
• You have experience with teaching groups of five or more students at once.
• You are excited to serve a community through music. 

Requirements

• You are a professional musician specializing in piano.
• You have at least one year of formal music teaching experience with young people.
• You can work occasional nights and weekends as required.

Compensation

Hourly Teaching Rate: $45 Hourly Admin Rate: $20

Work Commitment

September 2, 2025 – June 11, 2026;

     *potentially included in Roman Catholic New Teacher Orientation days, August 19-21, 2025

Mondays through Fridays, 7th and 8th periods (approximately 1:00-2:45pm)

Classes follow the Roman Catholic academic calendar, including federal holidays, religious holidays, and early dismissals. The Program Manager will communicate any closures or schedule shifts with as much advance notice as possible.
 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

POP is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is actively trying to attract a wide pool of candidates. Discrimination against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information is both illegal and against our organization’s values. As part of our Commitment to Cultural Equity and Anti-Racism, POP is working to understand who is applying to our open positions. Your responses will help us to evaluate and improve our current practices. If you feel comfortable volunteering your demographic details strictly for informational purposes, you will be invited to respond to the optional section in the job application.

Our Community

POP is rooted in the community of Philadelphia. We welcome all applicants and invite our local community members to apply. We want to hear from you!

In lieu of a cover letter, please be prepared to answer the following questions: [250 word maximum per response]

• Why are you interested in POP?
• What do you like about working with children or young adults?
• Tell us about a teacher or role model who really influenced you.