PT Instrumental Music Teacher

Job Description Job Description Part-Time Instrumental Music Teacher

private lessons in piano, violin, voice - min. 1 year experience

Community Music School (CMS) Lehigh Valley & Berks has immediate openings for experienced and passionate instrumental teachers to join our dedicated faculty in Reading, PA If you are specialized in teaching piano, flute, violin, and/or guitar and love to inspire students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, we want to hear from you.

Position Details:

Locations: Berks Studio at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts: 201 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601.Position Type: Part-time employeeSchedule: Flexible schedule, starting at 10-15 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase depending on student demand and employee availability. Weekday afternoons/evenings, between 3:00-8:00 PM. Occasional weekends as needed for student recitals and outreach events.Starting Pay: $32-$35/hour, based on education and experience.What You’ll Do:

Provide one-on-one quality instruction in a positive and professional learning environment in your specialized instrument(s) at an advanced level. Additional opportunities for group classes, summer camps, and collaborative performances may be available.Develop and implement an individualized curriculum to inspire students to succeed and develop as well-rounded musicians and learnersWork at a variety of levels teaching different musical skills to individuals or groups of all agesTeach instrumental techniques, scales, sight-reading, music theory, and self-expression through musicPrepare and register students for evaluations, auditions, and recitalsAttend regular faculty meetings and maintain clear communications with students, parents, and administration via phone, email, and online scheduling systemComplete annual student progress evaluationsComplete post-interview lesson evaluation forms for private studentsWhat 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 yearLanguage: English; Spanish is a plusWork Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent ResidentSkills:Proficiency in pedagogy and performanceAbility to work flexibly and independently with a diverse student baseBasic 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 printingStrong organizational and communication skillsEnthusiastic and positive attitude, and a passion for teachingPerks of Teaching at CMS:

Retirement savings plan with employer matching.You focus on teaching—we handle marketing, billing, and schedulingFlexible 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 parkingWork Environment:

In Reading, teaching is conducted in one shared private music studio located on the 5th floor of the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts complex. Access is via elevator or stairs.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 neede