Guitar Instructor

Guitar Instructor

The Music Settlement is seeking a dedicated and experienced musician and educator to join our faculty as a part-time guitar instructor. This position involves teaching group classes to guitar students of varying ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. The anticipated teaching load is 1-5 hours per week, which will vary depending on student enrollment, teacher availability, academic calendar, and other factors. Faculty members at TMS are part of a vibrant, collaborative environment committed to musical excellence, student growth, and community engagement.

Classification: Part time, hourly, non-exempt

Start Date: Instruction begins October 2, 2025

Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality music instruction to guitar students of all ages and skill levels

Customize teaching approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and goals

Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrative staff, and colleagues

Maintain accurate student attendance records and uphold administrative expectations of TMS concerning student scheduling and billing procedures

Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment in accordance with The Music Settlement’s policies and instructional values

Maintain on-site availability for afternoon and evening hours

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in music or related field required; Master’s or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Qualifications:

At least one year of previous teaching experience required; previous teaching experience in a community music school setting preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation: $105 per hour for group instruction

To Apply: Upload a resume on The Music Settlement careers webpage: https://www.themusicsettlement.org/careers

Application Deadline: Open until filled

About The Music Settlement: Founded in 1912, The Cleveland Music School Settlement (dba The Music Settlement) provides music and arts programming through our three Centers – Center for Music, Center for Early Childhood, and Center for Music Therapy – and BOP STOP performance venue. We provide accessible, life-enhancing music and arts experiences regardless of age, background, artistic ability, or economic circumstance. We seek to improve the quality of life for all we serve and build healthy, thriving communities.

The Center for Music encourages creative expression through lessons, ensembles, masterclasses, performance opportunities, and a variety of community engagement programs. We offer opportunities for all ages and skill levels encompassing a wide range of musical styles. Diverse ensemble offerings include chamber orchestras, Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra, Settlement Singers, Adult Orchestra, and small instrumental ensembles. Special programs include J@MS (Jazz @ The Music Settlement), Suzuki instruction for children as young as age 3, and intergenerational ensembles and workshops through our Creative Aging program. The Center for Music has over 60 dedicated faculty with extensive performance and teaching experience.

The Music Settlement is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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