Student: Piano Instructor

Job Title
Student: Piano Instructor

Requisition Number
SE04478

Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location
Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus

Salary Range
$20-$28

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

- Previous experience teaching private piano lessons preferred

Hours per Week

10-20

Required Availability (Evenings):
To meet our highest-demand lesson times, applicants must be available:
- 3:00 pm–8:15 pm at least 2 weekdays (Monday–Friday)
- Optional Saturday hours: 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Wellness Creative, LLC has built a strong reputation for high-quality music instruction, music therapy, and art therapy. We’re proud to have been recognized with Best of Lexington 2025 & 2026 (Music Instruction) and ranked #1 for Music Lessons in Lexington by BusinessRate in 2024, 2025 & 2026. Our mission is to build lifelong wellness through music, art, and creativity.

We’re hiring a Part-Time Piano Instructor to teach at either of our Lexington locations (501 Darby Creek Road or 118 Dennis Drive). We primarily serve children and are looking for someone who brings warmth, patience, reliability, and professionalism to their teaching.
We make it easy for you to focus on teaching. Wellness Creative provides the students, teaching space, scheduling, billing, and administrative support—no need to build your own studio or manage payments and enrollment. This is a W-2 employee position designed to let instructors spend more of their time doing what they love—teaching. Paid onboarding and training are provided.

Responsibilities:
-Teach private and semi-private piano lessons to students ages 5+
-Teach your instrument confidently and provide beginner to intermediate level instruction
-Create a supportive, encouraging learning environment
-Use provided lesson resources and activities; instruments and lesson materials are provided
-Communicate clearly with families and the Wellness Creative team regarding scheduling and student progress

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

-Strong piano skills and proficiency in reading music
-Comfortable working with children
-Ability to consistently work the evening availability listed for this position
-Ability to successfully pass a background check

Deadline to Apply
10/22/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date
10/22/2026