Employment Opportunities

Community Music School welcomes resumes and letters of interest from qualified teachers seeking employment for teaching hours during afternoon, evening and Saturdays. CMS employs fully credentialed and experienced teachers. Successful candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in applied music, pedagogy or music education from an accredited institution with a major in the instrument they seek to teach. CMS generally gives preference to candidates with advanced degrees and specific studio teaching experience. CMS requires faculty and staff to obtain background checks and clearances.

Current Employment Opportunities at CMS:

Music Therapist - Click Here for information

Music Therapist

CMS is looking for a creative and compassionate part-time music therapist to provide services in-person and online, for both individuals and groups. The ideal candidate will be available to see clients during after school hours on weekdays and/or on Saturdays.

Responsibilities and requirements include:

  • Develop treatment goals and objectives with the individuals and/or groups that are age and developmentally appropriate
  • Conduct group and/or individual music therapy sessions and adaptive lessons on a weekly basis
  • Develop and utilize appropriate accommodations and adaptations to meet clients’ needs
  • Maintain effective, timely communication with CMS administrators and accurate records
  • Be creative and flexible to adapt to client and program needs

Required Education:

  • Master’s degree in music therapy preferred. Bachelor’s degree in music therapy will be considered with comparable experience.

Required Credentials:

  • Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
Bassoon Instructor- Click Here for information

Bassoon Instructor – CMS is looking for an experienced teaching artist, comfortable teaching beginner through advanced students, school-age through adults. Must be available for lessons on one to two weekdays 3-9pm and/or Saturdays 9am-3pm.

Clarinet Instructor - Click Here for information

Clarinet Instructor – CMS is looking for an experienced teaching artist, comfortable teaching beginner through advanced students, school-age through adults. Must be available for lessons on one to two weekday afternoon & evenings and/or Saturdays.

Oboe Instructor - Click Here for information

Oboe Instructor – CMS is looking for an experienced teaching artist, comfortable teaching beginner through advanced students, school-age through adults. Must be available for lessons on one to two weekday afternoon & evenings and/or Saturdays.

Piano Instructor - Click Here for information

Piano Instructor – CMS is looking for an experienced teaching artist, comfortable teaching beginner through advanced students, school-age through adults. Must be available for lessons on one to two weekday afternoon & evenings and/or Saturdays.

Send resume with cover letter to:

Jennifer Abate Little, Artistic Director
Community Music School
775 West Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426
abate@cmsmusic.org

Please, no telephone or walk-in inquiries. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

Community Music School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.