Piano Teacher & Accompanist

Are you a piano educator who wants to inspire students in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music? Do you believe in the transformative power of music?

Community Music School has an immediate opening for an experienced piano teacher to provide private lessons to students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. CMS is a nonprofit music school located in Allentown, PA. Learn more about CMS at cmslv.org.

Location: 1544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Position Type: Part-time employee

Schedule:  Flexible schedule, up to 15-20 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase depending on student demand and employee availability. Weekday afternoons/evenings and/or Saturday mornings/early afternoons. Occasional weekend afternoons as needed for student recitals and outreach events.

Pay: Starting at $30/hour, and up to $35/hour, based on education and experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide quality piano instruction in a positive and professional learning environment
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in music education, music performance, or related field
• Teaching Experience: At least 1 year
• Language: English; Spanish is a plus
• Work Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent Resident
• Proficiency in piano 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
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude, and a passion for teaching
• Preferred (not required): Ability to provide piano accompaniment for various instruments for student recitals and professional audio/video recordings

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):

• Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Checks for Employment
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprinting
• Act 153 Clearances: http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/index.htm
• Mandated Reporter Training: https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/

Perks:

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Ability to create your own curriculum and lesson plans, based on the needs and goals of your students
• Flexible schedule
• Teaching is the focus; we take care of the marketing, billing, and scheduling
• Performance and collaboration opportunities
• Access to a teacher portal to view the schedule, communicate with students/parents, and upload assignments and music scores

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

COVID-19 considerations:

CMS requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to protect themselves and others within the school. If you cannot receive the required vaccinations, please apply to be considered for online teaching. CMS Health & Safety Plan https://cmslv.org/health-safety-plan/

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Allentown, PA 18102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• English: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish or other languages (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Voice Teacher

If you are a music education professional and believe in providing the opportunity and inspiration for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music, then we would love to talk with you.

Community Music School is seeking an experienced voice teacher to provide private voice lessons, both in-person and online, to students of all ages and abilities.  Piano accompaniment is a plus, but not required.

NOTE: In accordance with the CMS Health & Safety Plan, all singers are required to wear face masks during lessons and when performing in the CMS building.

Please send your resume and a cover letter describing your education and experience in relation to the position, your availability, and why you are interested in joining our team at Community Music School.

The specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide quality music instruction on vocal technique and performance in a positive and professional learning environment
• Develop and implement an individualized curriculum to motivate students to succeed, encourage positive habits, and develop well-rounded musicians
• 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 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 regular online evaluations of student progress
• Saturday morning availability a plus

Location: 1544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Position Type: Part-time, employee

Salary Level: Starting at $30/hour, up to $35/hour, based on education and experience

Schedule/Hours: Flexible depending on availability and demand. Monday through Friday afternoon/evening preferred. Saturday morning availability is a plus. Occasional Saturday and Sunday afternoons for recitals and outreach events.

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent Resident

Desired Skills: Proficiency in vocal pedagogy, ability to work flexibly and independently with a diverse student base

Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree in music education, music performance, or related field

Required languages: English is required, Spanish is a plus

Clearances: All CMS faculty and staff must obtain and maintain current FBI, PA State Police, and PA Education or PA Dept of Human Services & Child Welfare clearances, and complete an approved mandated reporter training course every 36 months.

If you have current clearances, please include copies with your application: Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Checks for Employment (SPA-164), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprinting (Service Name: Employee >=14 Years Contact w/ Children. 

VIOLIN TEACHER

If you are a music education professional and believe in providing the opportunity and inspiration for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music, then we would love to talk with you.

Community Music School is seeking an experienced violin teacher to provide private lessons, in-person and online, to students of all ages and abilities.

Please send your resume and a cover letter describing your education and experience in relation to the position, your availability, and why you are interested in joining our team at Community Music School. Learn more about Community Music School at https://cmslv.org/about/employment/.

The specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide quality music instruction on a given instrument in a positive and professional learning environment
• Develop and implement an individualized curriculum to motivate students to succeed, encourage positive habits, and develop well-rounded musicians
• 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 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 regular online evaluations of student progress
• Saturday morning availability a plus

Location: 1544 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Position Type: Part-time, employee

Salary Level: Starting at $30/hour, up to $35/hour, based on education and experience

Schedule/Hours: Flexible depending on availability and demand. Monday through Friday afternoon/evening preferred. Saturday morning availability is a plus. Occasional Saturday and Sunday afternoons for recitals and outreach events.

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent Resident

Desired Skills: Proficiency in violin performance, teaching, ability to work flexibly and independently with a diverse student base

Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree in music education, music performance, or related field

Required languages: English is required, Spanish is a plus

Clearances: All CMS faculty and staff must obtain and maintain current FBI, PA State Police, and PA Education or PA Dept of Human Services & Child Welfare clearances, and complete an approved mandated reporter training course every 36 months.

If you have current clearances, please include copies with your application: Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Checks for Employment (SPA-164), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprinting (Service Name: Employee >=14 Years Contact w/ Children.