Change piano teacher?

[LadySpratt]

My DS (8) has been playing the piano for nearly a year. He seems to listen to, and like, his teacher. The only trouble is I can see that the teacher is not a pianist; the hand position, jabbing at the keyboard, and sight reading skills are not what I would expect.
I'm really not sure what to do; do I continue because DS likes and listens to the teacher, or do I change before he picks up bad habits?
Before I get flamed for criticising a teacher, I do have skills in the instrument, and the fact that I can sight read the pieces better than the teacher has been noticed by DS!
In the old days I would ring the RCM for advice on getting a new teacher, but I'm not sure if that's done anymore.
Thanks for reading.

Yes I would change. Some people are better sight readers than others. Dh is a fabulous sight reader but he wouldn't call himself a piano teacher (he's an accompanist though). But it's you saying about hand position that rings warning bells. Hand position, touch & articulation is so important to progress.

Thank you for replying. I'm glad you agree about the hand position etc.
Do you know how to go about finding someone?

Dh studied at a Conservatoire so we always went by reccommendation etc. If you have a local music shop (I know they are becoming a rarity) staff usually know who is decent & who to avoid.

Great, thanks, I'll try.

Try Epta (European Piano Teachers' Association). They have a list of teachers.

I've never heard of them, but I'll look it up, thanks.