Suzuki Instructors - Piano and Strings

Organization Overview

Mission: To inspire and welcome all to our music and arts community to learn, create, celebrate, and heal.

Vision: To unlock the potential in everyone.

Summary: Since 1912, The Music Settlement (TMS) has been open to everyone wanting to learn, create, celebrate, and heal with music. Through our three centers—Center for Music (CFM), Center for Early Childhood (CEC), and Center for Music Therapy (CMT)—and Bop Stop performance venue, we provide accessible, life-enhancing music and arts experiences to people of all ages and abilities. We deliver music and arts programming that reflects the diverse needs of Greater Cleveland and serve more than 9,000 members of our community each year.

Position Title: Instructor

Classification: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Chair, Center for Music

Location: TMS University Circle and Ohio City Campuses

Start Date: Instruction begins August 31, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality music instruction to 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
• Participate in faculty meetings, student recitals, and occasional community engagement activities
• 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 for individual lessons, and Tuesday evenings for Suzuki group classes

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
• Registered Suzuki training through Book 3 preferred; commitment to pursue additional training (with financial assistance) in the future
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation: $40.00–$46.66 per hour for individual instruction determined by education and experience; $42.00–52.50 per session for Suzuki group classes based on weekly contact hours.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Procedure

Please submit a cover letter and resume on our website at https://www.themusicsettlement.org/careers. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Jeff Brown, Chair of the Center for Music, at jbrown@themusicsettlement.org.

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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation for the application process or at any time, and if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by contacting humanresources@themusicsettlement.org, or call 216-231-5035.

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