Piano Teacher

Allentown, PA

Join Our Team as a Piano Teacher at Community Music School!

Community Music School (CMS) has an immediate opening for an experienced and passionate piano teacher to join our dedicated faculty! If you love inspiring students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, we want to hear from you.

Position Details:

• • Location: 1544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
  • Position Type: Part-time, hourly (nonexempt)
  • Schedule: Flexible weekday afternoons/evenings, with occasional weekend mornings/afternoons for recitals and makeup lessons. Up to 15-20 hours per week with the potential to increase based on student demand.
  • Pay: Starting at $32–$35 per hour, based on education and experience

What You’ll Do:

• • Provide high-quality piano instruction in a positive and professional learning environment. Students will be all ages (5 – adult) and levels (beginner – advanced). 
  • Develop individualized lesson plans that inspire students to grow as musicians and performers.
  • Teach piano technique, proper form, scales, sight-reading, music theory, and self-expression through music for a well-rounded experience
  • Prepare students for evaluations, auditions, and recitals, including coordinating accompaniment.
  • Communicate clearly and promptly with students, parents, and CMS staff.
  • Attend faculty meetings and complete student progress evaluations.
  • Complete post-interview lesson recommendation forms for private students.
  • Additional opportunities include (as needed/available, with advance notice): community performances, group classes, performing ensembles, and/or summer camps.

What We’re Looking For:

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Piano Education or Performance, or a related field (advanced degrees preferred but not required).
  • Experience: At least 1 year of teaching in a similar setting.
  • Skills:
    • Strong piano pedagogy and performance background.
    • Ability to teach a diverse student base, including different learning styles and abilities.
    • Basic tech skills (Google Suite, online portals, email communication).
    • Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative abilities.
    • Ability to take direction and maintain communication with other faculty and staff as needed.
    • Professional conduct and composure, and an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  • Bonus Skills: Spanish language proficiency, and the ability to provide piano accompaniment up to an advanced level for various instruments.

Required Clearances:

In accordance with PA Act 153, CMS requires all employees to have or obtain child protection clearances and complete mandated reporter training.  All required clearances and training must be current (within the last 5 years).  Learn more about clearances.

Work Environment:

• • Teaching is conducted in one of several private-sized music studios within a secure facility that includes a reception area and administrative staff.
  • Exposure to varying levels of musical noise from surrounding studios.
  • Standard office sounds such as phones and in-person conversations.
  • Some studios may have windows with natural light, while others rely on overhead lighting.

Physical Requirements:

• • Teach for extended periods while standing or sitting, with breaks as needed.
  • Demonstrate pieces and techniques at the piano. 
  • Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.

Perks of Teaching at CMS:

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• You focus on teaching—we handle marketing, billing, and scheduling!
• Flexible schedule with room to grow your hours.
• Creative freedom to develop your own lesson plans based on the needs and goals of your students.
• Performance and collaboration opportunities.
• Online teacher portal for streamlined scheduling, assignments, and communications.
• Free parking

Strings Teachers

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Allentown, PA

Join Our Team as a Strings Teacher at Community Music School!

Community Music School (CMS) has an immediate opening for an experienced and passionate violin and strings teacher to join our dedicated faculty! If you love inspiring students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, we want to hear from you.

Position Details:

• • Location: 1544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
  • Position Type: Part-time employee
  • Schedule: Flexible schedule, starting at 10-15 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase depending on student demand and employee availability. Weekday afternoons/evenings (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Occasional weekend afternoons as needed for student recitals and outreach events.
  • Starting Pay: $32-$35/hour, based on education and experience.

What You’ll Do:

• • Provide quality instruction in a positive and professional learning environment in the following instruments at an advanced level: violin (required), cello, double bass, and viola (preferred)
  • Develop and implement an individualized curriculum to inspire students to succeed and develop as well-rounded musicians and learners
  • Work at a variety of levels teaching different musical skills to individuals or groups of all ages
  • Teach instrumental techniques, scales, sight-reading, music theory, and self-expression through music
  • Prepare and register students for music evaluations, auditions, and recitals
  • Attend regular faculty meetings and maintain clear communications with students, parents, and administration via phone, email, and online scheduling and billing system
  • Complete annual student progress evaluations
  • Complete post-interview lesson evaluation forms for private students

What We’re Looking for:

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in music education, music performance, or related field. Advanced degrees in music education or performance preferred
  • Teaching Experience: At least 1 year
  • Language: English; Spanish is a plus
  • Work Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent Resident
  • Skills
    • Proficiency in pedagogy and performance
    • Ability to work flexibly and independently with a diverse student base
    • Basic technology skills: Google Suite (Mail, Meet, Forms), ability to access the teacher portal online or through the mobile app, ability to fill and send PDFs, scanning and printing
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Enthusiastic and positive attitude, and a passion for teaching

Required Clearances:

In accordance with PA Act 153, CMS requires all employees to have or obtain child protection clearances and complete mandated reporter training.  All required clearances and training must be current (within the last 5 years).  Learn more about clearances.

Work Environment:

• • Teaching is conducted in one of several private-sized music studios within a secure facility that includes a reception area and administrative staff.
  • Exposure to varying levels of musical noise from surrounding studios.
  • Standard office sounds such as phones and in-person conversations.
  • Some studios may have windows with natural light, while others rely on overhead lighting.

Physical Requirements:

• • Teach for extended periods while standing or sitting, with breaks as needed.
  • Demonstrate pieces and techniques on the violin (or other string instrument).
  • Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.

Perks of Teaching at CMS:

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• You focus on teaching—we handle marketing, billing, and scheduling!
• Flexible schedule with room to grow your hours.
• Creative freedom to develop your own lesson plans based on the needs and goals of your students.
• Performance and collaboration opportunities.
• Online teacher portal for streamlined scheduling, assignments, and communications.
• Free parking

Voice Teacher

Allentown, PA

Join Our Team as a Voice Teacher at Community Music School!

Community Music School (CMS) has an immediate opening for an experienced and passionate voice teacher to join our dedicated faculty! If you love inspiring students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, we want to hear from you.

Position Details:

• • Location: 1544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102
  • Position Type: Part-time, hourly (nonexempt)
  • Schedule: Flexible weekday afternoons/evenings, with occasional weekend mornings/afternoons for recitals and makeup lessons. Up to 15-20 hours per week with the potential to increase based on student demand.
  • Pay: Starting at $32–$35 per hour, based on education and experience

What You’ll Do:

• • Provide high-quality vocal instruction in a positive and professional learning environment. Students will be of all ages and levels (beginner – advanced). 
  • Develop individualized lesson plans that inspire students to grow as musicians and performers.
  • Teach vocal technique, proper form, scales, sight-reading, music theory, and self-expression through music for a well-rounded experience
  • Prepare students for evaluations, auditions, and recitals, including coordinating accompaniment.
  • Communicate clearly and promptly with students, parents, and CMS staff.
  • Attend faculty meetings and complete student progress evaluations.
  • Complete post-interview lesson recommendation forms for private students.
  • Additional opportunities include (as needed/available, with advance notice): community performances, group classes, performing ensembles, and/or summer camps.

What We’re Looking For:

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Vocal Performance, or a related field (advanced degrees preferred but not required).
  • Experience: At least 1 year of teaching in a similar setting.
  • Skills:
    • Strong vocal pedagogy and performance background.
    • Ability to teach a diverse student base, including different learning styles and abilities.
    • Basic tech skills (Google Suite, online portals, email communication).
    • Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative abilities.
    • Ability to take direction and maintain communication with other faculty and staff as needed.
    • Professional conduct and composure, and an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  • Bonus Skills: Spanish language proficiency and the ability to accompany students on piano.

Required Clearances:

In accordance with PA Act 153, CMS requires all employees to have or obtain child protection clearances and complete mandated reporter training.  All required clearances and training must be current (within the last 5 years).  Learn more about clearances.

Work Environment:

• • Teaching is conducted in one of several private-sized music studios within a secure facility that includes a reception area and administrative staff.
  • Exposure to varying levels of musical noise from surrounding studios.
  • Standard office sounds such as phones and in-person conversations.
  • Some studios may have windows with natural light, while others rely on overhead lighting.

Physical Requirements:

• • Teach for extended periods while standing or sitting, with breaks as needed.
  • Demonstrate vocal techniques and coaching at the piano. 
  • Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.

Perks of Teaching at CMS:

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• You focus on teaching—we handle marketing, billing, and scheduling!
• Flexible schedule with room to grow your hours.
• Creative freedom to develop your own lesson plans based on the needs and goals of your students.
• Performance and collaboration opportunities.
• Online teacher portal for streamlined scheduling, assignments, and communications.
• Free parking

Piano, Violin, Voice, Guitar Teacher

Reading, PA

Join Our Team as a Music Teacher at Community Music School in Berks!

Community Music School (CMS) has an immediate opening for an experienced and passionate instrumental music teacher to join our dedicated faculty! If you love inspiring students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, we want to hear from you. CMS is a nonprofit music school based in Allentown, PA, with a satellite location in Reading, PA. This position is for our Reading studio. We also have openings for music teachers in Allentown. Learn more about CMS at cmslv.org.

Position Details:

• • Location: CMS Berks Studio in the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St, Suite 561, Reading, PA 19601
  • Position Type: Part-time, hourly (nonexempt)
  • Schedule: Flexible weekday afternoons/evenings, beginning with 1-3 days of teaching, with occasional weekend mornings/afternoons for student recitals, makeup lessons, and outreach events.
  • Hours: Up to 10-15 hours per week with the potential to increase based on student demand and employee availability.
  • Pay: Starting at $32–$35 per hour, based on education and experience
  • Instruments Preferred (not limited to): Piano, Violin, Voice, Guitar

What You’ll Do:

• • Provide high-quality music instruction in a positive and professional learning environment. Students will be all ages (5 to adult) and levels (beginner – advanced). 
  • Develop individualized lesson plans that inspire students to grow as musicians and performers.
  • Teach technique, proper form, scales, sight-reading, music theory, and self-expression through music for a well-rounded experience
  • Prepare students for evaluations, auditions, and recitals, including coordinating accompaniment.
  • Communicate clearly and promptly with students, parents, and CMS staff.
  • Attend (virtual) faculty meetings and complete student progress evaluations.
  • Complete post-interview lesson recommendation forms for private students.
  • Greet students/parents, maintain sign-in sheets, and take attendance for lessons in a user-friendly online lesson management platform. 
  • Report any issues with the piano, air conditioner, or other equipment to the CMS operations team as needed.  
  • Light cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash) of studio and hallway waiting area on a regular basis.
  • Secure the studio, sign-in sheet, and other equipment at the end of each shift.  
  • Communicate with the Goggleworks front desk staff as needed. 
  • Additional opportunities include (as needed/available, with advance notice): community performances, group classes, performing ensembles, and/or summer camps.

What We’re Looking For:

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, instrument-specific Education or Performance (piano, violin, voice, guitar), or a related field (advanced degrees preferred, but not required).
  • Experience: At least 1 year of teaching in a similar setting.
  • Skills:
    • Strong piano pedagogy and performance background, preferably in piano, violin, guitar, and/or voice; other instruments are a plus
    • Ability to teach a diverse student base, including different learning styles and abilities.
    • Basic tech skills (Google Suite, online portals, email communication).
    • Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative abilities.
    • Ability to take direction and maintain communication with other faculty and staff as needed.
    • Professional conduct and composure, and an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
    • Reliability while working without supervision.

Bonus Skills: Spanish language proficiency, and the ability to provide piano accompaniment up to an advanced level for various instruments. 

Required Clearances:

In accordance with PA Act 153, CMS requires all employees to have or obtain child protection clearances and complete mandated reporter training.  All required clearances and training must be current (within the last 5 years).  Learn more about clearances.

Work Environment:

• • Teaching is conducted in one shared private-sized music studio located on the 5th floor of the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts complex.  Access is via elevator or stairs.  
  • Natural light from windows and overhead lighting with window air conditioning.
  • Public restrooms in the hallway are shared by other tenants. 
  • Exposure to varying levels of noise from surrounding studios and offices.

Physical Requirements:

• • Teach for extended periods while standing or sitting, with breaks as needed.
  • Demonstrate pieces and techniques at the piano or other instruments.
  • Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.

Perks of Teaching at CMS:

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• You focus on teaching—we handle marketing, billing, and scheduling!
• Flexible schedule with room to grow your hours.
• Creative freedom to develop your own lesson plans based on the needs and goals of your students.
• Performance and collaboration opportunities.
• Online teacher portal for streamlined scheduling, assignments, and communications.
• Opportunity to teach in a dynamic creative hub offering artist studios, galleries, a movie theater, workshops, community programs, and more to inspire artistic exploration.
• Free parking

Executive Director

Allentown, PA

Position: Executive Director, Community Music School – cmslv.org
Location: Allentown, PA – in office
Job Category: Executive Administration
Job Type: Salary
Job Term: Full Time, exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Community Music School Lehigh Valley & Berks (CMS) is seeking an Executive Director who shares our passion for music education in the community and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of music students of all ages in our community.

The job of the Executive Director focuses on four areas:

• Strategic Leadership: Development and evolution of a vision-based strategic plan, ensuring alignment of programs, operations, and resource development with the organization’s mission;
• Educational Design and Programming: Curriculum/program design and innovation, faculty recruitment and development, performance production;
• Educational and Business Operations: Business and facilities management, finance/accounting, HR and team leadership, procurement, and vendor management; and 
• Development and Marketing: Fundraising, grant writing, marketing and student recruitment and retention, community outreach and partnership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

CMS is committed to being an inclusive, pluralistic, and multicultural organization, dedicated to the local community and open to and supportive of students, faculty, staff and leaders of all backgrounds. If you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of this position, you are encouraged to apply. 

The requirements of this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Arts Management, Music, or Liberal Arts; master’s degree in a related field preferred; doctorate a bonus
• 7+ years of experience in a senior leadership role in business or non-profit sector, preferably in the arts or music education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and media relations
• Effective relationship development skills and ability to engage and interact with a wide variety of people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students and parents, faculty, donors, and board members.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and core business software (e.g., Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace).
• Demonstrated experience in the effective leadership in strategic planning, curriculum development, operations, and fundraising.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessible music education and student enrichment in a diverse community setting, aligning with CMS’s mission and values.

BENEFITS 

Includes employer-paid HSA benefit, paid time off, flexible hours, travel reimbursement, and SIMPLE retirement savings plan with employer match. All CMS employees and their immediate family members are eligible for a 25% tuition discount for most CMS programs.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Community Music School Lehigh Valley & Berks (CMS) is a non-profit charitable education organization. Our mission is to provide inspiration and opportunity for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music. Our vision is to be recognized and valued as a collaborative partner and the accessible resource for excellence in music education within the community.  CMS is committed to intentional, open and welcoming access to music education for all people, reflecting the diverse nature of our community.  CMS employs 25 professional teachers who provide private lessons and group classes to over 300 students of all ages, from toddlers to seniors; in piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, voice, electronic instruments and music production/recording technology; both in-person and online.   Learn more at http://cmslv.org/. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

CMS does not discriminate in its hiring, compensation, or other employment practices on the basis of disability, race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. CMS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. 

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume, and three reference names and contact information to edsearch@cmslv.org using “Executive Director – Your Name” in the subject line.