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Music Instruction 
Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.
Early Childhood 
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
Bop Stop 
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Careers
Careers
Thank you for your interest in a career at The Music Settlement. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes. All opportunities will be posted below with instructions about how to apply.
Founded in 1912, The Cleveland Music School Settlement (dba The Music Settlement (TMS)) was built on the ideals of inclusiveness and opportunity for all using music as the common language. TMS has grown from its foundation of music instruction, to also offering early childhood education and music therapy services. In 2018, TMS expanded its mission with the construction of a second campus in the near west side Ohio City neighborhood. Through our three Centers –Music, Early Childhood, and Music Therapy – and our Bop Stop performance venue, TMS caters to a diverse clientele that spans a lifetime.
Our Mission: To inspire and welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, celebrate, and heal.
Our Vision: To unlock the potential in everyone.
Part Time
Creative Aging Department Head
Primary Purpose: The Creative Aging Department Head advances and supports the mission of The Music Settlement (TMS) through the following actions: Through a newly established Creative Aging Department within TMS’ Center for Music, our goal is to focus on the beneficial and powerful role of the arts in enhancing the quality of life for older adults by creating sustainable arts education programming designed specifically for individuals aged 55+. Based on positive results of...
Full Time
Chair, Center for Music Therapy (CMT)
(An initial schedule includes a suggestion of 10% direct service and 90% administrative duties) Start Date: Immediately Reports to: President & CEO Oversees: Music Therapy Staff and Center Operations Works Closely With: Music Therapy Staff, Employee & Customer Service Office, Senior Staff and President & CEO Classification: Full time exempt About the Opportunity: The Chair of the Center for Music Therapy (MT Chair) of The Music Settlement (TMS) will be a visionary leader responsible for supervising and...
Full-Time / Part-Time
Clinical Music Therapist, School-Based Position
Reports to: Chair, Center for Music Therapy (CMT) or Clinical Supervisor Full time through mid-July, Part time summer Responsibilities: Planning and conducting data-based music therapy services at School partnerships in Greater Cleveland Ohio and at The Music Settlement (TMS) University Circle and Ohio City campuses. Center for Music Therapy (CMT) provides clinical music therapy services for adults, teens, and children with physical, cognitive, developmental, or multiple disabilities, mental health concerns, and trauma informed...
Part Time
Primary purpose: The Voice Instructor advances and supports the mission of The Music Settlement through the following actions: Inspiring and encouraging students on their paths of musical growth. Imparting a sound pedagogy derived from education and experience. Compliance with The Music Settlement’s policies regarding attendance, communication, and reporting. Classification: Part Time (under 30 hours per week) Reports to: Chair, Center for Music and the Department Head, Voice Essential duties and responsibilities: Inspiring and Encouraging students on their paths...
Part Time
Classification: Full time, exempt Primary Purpose: To support the mission of The Music Settlement through the following actions: Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly closing process Provide data and schedules for the annual close and audit processes Assist with conversion to new financial software and other special projects Process customer billing and analyze receivables Reports to: Director of Finance Essential Accounting Duties and Responsibilities: General ledger data entry for daily, monthly and year-end transactions Prepare monthly reconciliation...
Part Time
Primary purpose: The SUZUKI VIOLIN Instructor advances and supports the mission of The Music Settlement through the following actions: Inspiring and encouraging students on their paths of musical growth. Imparting a sound pedagogy derived from education and experience. Compliance with The Music Settlement’s policies regarding attendance, communication, and reporting. Classification: Part Time (under 30 hours per week) Reports to: Chair, Center for Music and the Department Head, Suzuki. Essential duties and responsibilities: Inspiring and Encouraging students on...
Full-Time / Part-Time
Classification: Available classroom placement and substitute teaching positions are part-time with flexible hours. Full-time opportunities may develop. Opportunities available in University Circle and Ohio City locations. Primary Purpose: Plan, implement and supervise a classroom program for children ages 3 – 5 years in accordance with the philosophies and policies of the school, Step Up to Quality, Universal PreKindergarten, and Ohio Licensing regulations. Reports to: Early Childhood Director, and on Site Administrator Essential duties...
Full Time
Primary purpose: The Maintenance Assistant position is to assist the Director of Buildings & Grounds in all aspects of maintenance and housekeeping. Duties include but are not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and emergency response. Essential duties and responsibilities: Mechanically inclined, ability to learn mechanical skills Electrical repair, troubleshooting, replacement Plumbing repair, troubleshooting, replacement carpentry skills Plastering, drywall, painting, caulking Boiler maintenance a plus Emergency response, Security Event set ups and tear-downs HVAC maintenance Housekeeping Snow removal and...
Part Time
Primary purpose: The SUZUKI PIANO Instructor advances and supports the mission of The Music Settlement through the following actions: Inspiring and encouraging students on their paths of musical growth. Imparting a sound pedagogy derived from education and experience. Compliance with The Music Settlement’s policies regarding attendance, communication, and reporting. Classification: Part Time (under 30 hours per week) Reports to: Chair, Center for Music and the Department Head, Suzuki Essential duties and responsibilities: Inspiring and Encouraging students on...