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Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional piano teacher to teach part-time at Music Education Centers of America, our South Elgin, IL location. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Ability to teach in English and Spanish is a plus.
Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency. We are looking for teachers with Tuesday availability.
Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.
Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $20-$30/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.
About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.
Our mission is to Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them <3. Our values include:
- Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
- Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
- Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show.
This posting is for Music Education Training Centers of America (MECA), our South Elgin, IL location. MECA offers lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums/percussion, brass, woodwinds, and strings, as well as group classes for all ages. With a focus on education, we strive to provide a studio where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can learn to make music in both a comfortable and affordable environment. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of musical instruction, while simultaneously offering the services and products to support how each student learns best.
Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Stephanie Henry through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.
Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20-30 per hour
About the Position
Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional piano teacher to teach part-time at Music Education Centers of America, our South Elgin, IL location. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Ability to teach in English and Spanish is a plus.
Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency. We are looking for teachers with Tuesday availability.
Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.
Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $20-$30/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.
About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.
Our mission is to Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them <3. Our values include:
- Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
- Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
- Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show.
This posting is for Music Education Training Centers of America (MECA), our South Elgin, IL location. MECA offers lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums/percussion, brass, woodwinds, and strings, as well as group classes for all ages. With a focus on education, we strive to provide a studio where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can learn to make music in both a comfortable and affordable environment. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of musical instruction, while simultaneously offering the services and products to support how each student learns best.
Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Stephanie Henry through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.
Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20-30 per hour
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Document your performance credentials before applying
Compile concert programs, recording credits, competition awards, and conservatory transcripts now. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the posted position's requirements, and gaps in documentation stall the labor certification filing.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Major symphony orchestras, university music departments, and opera companies file PERM petitions regularly. Avoid venues that have never sponsored a foreign musician, they'll face a steep learning curve that delays your green card timeline by months.
Search Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pianist positions at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the guesswork of identifying which institutions have the infrastructure and intent to file PERM on your behalf.
Clarify your EB category with your prospective employer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent in music performance; EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Confirm which category your employer plans to file under before accepting an offer, since the required recruitment steps differ.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before your start date
DOL requires the employer to complete prescribed recruitment steps before filing the PERM application. This process typically runs several months, so your employer needs to begin well before your anticipated start date to avoid authorization gaps.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage compliance
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiations so you can confirm the offered salary satisfies the requirement your employer must certify.
Green Card Pianist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Pianist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Pianist positions at orchestras, universities, or performing arts institutions can qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or its equivalent in music performance. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree typically qualify under EB-3. The employer must file a PERM labor certification with DOL first, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from an H-1B for a Pianist?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities and leads to permanent residency rather than a fixed-term work authorization. The trade-off is timeline: PERM sponsorship takes longer to complete, but the result is lawful permanent residency, not a visa you must renew.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Pianist for a green card?
Major symphony orchestras, opera companies, conservatories, and university music departments are the most common sponsors because they have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings. Smaller private studios and individual performance venues rarely have the resources or familiarity with the process to sponsor foreign musicians. Search Migrate Mate to identify institutions with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history before you apply.
What documentation does a Pianist need for the PERM process?
Your employer is the PERM applicant, but you'll need to supply evidence of your qualifications: conservatory transcripts, degree certificates, concert programs, recording credits, competition results, and letters from conductors or music directors. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service is required to establish equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree.
How long does EB-3 green card sponsorship take for a Pianist?
The process involves three stages: PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition approved by USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. For most nationalities outside of India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning the total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval often runs between 18 months and three years depending on processing loads.