Employer Type: Other Organization (United States)

Fight for the compensation you think you deserve based on your talent and teaching experience. Get paid by class, don't let an employer corner you into a weekly flat rate because then you don't get paid for the extra classes you might take on during the week (subbing, master classes, private lessons, etc.) Oh and make sure you discuss recital payment. Recital weekend is crucial and ALOT OF EXTRA WORK. You should get paid for your time.

I was offered a job position with nice a salary as a contractor but two days later they wanted to bring me on as a full time employee. Bad thing is that the offer of pay was 13 grand lower than the contractor position.

Always figure in your travel time and gas and phone expenses

I would say, "What is your range for this type of job, for a person with my experience and qualifications?"