Community Music School – Now Hiring Part-Time Music Faculty in Trappe / Collegeville, PA

Community Music School (CMS) is seeking passionate and dedicated teaching artists to join our vibrant faculty. We welcome applications from qualified musicians interested in part-time teaching opportunities during weekday afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Schedules are flexible and designed to work with your availability. We offer competitive pay ($35/hr starting) and a Simple IRA with 3% employer match starting on day one.

Current High-Priority Openings:

Girls First is currently seeking a Dance Teaching Artist for our Outreach afterschool programming in Chester on Thursdays between the hours of 3:30-5:30pm.  Lessons are in-person at our Outreach partner locations.

Penn Live Arts seeks an experienced teaching artist to lead pre-performance visits to K-12 schools prior to MOMIX: Alice, a matinee performance by MOMIX on December 12, 2025. Visits will take place during the weeks of December 1 and December 8, 2025. 

Darlington Arts Center (DAC) was founded in 1978 on the unique vision of including all four arts disciplines–music, visual arts, dance, and drama– in one space with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary programming. DAC has served the Delaware and Chester counties and Delaware State communities for over 40 years by fostering programs that provide possibilities and opportunities through the exploration of multi-disciplinary arts. DAC is committed to building, preserving and growing with the community we serve and the community of teaching artists.

We are seeking a passionate, committed Choir Teaching Artist for the upcoming school year at our Music Centers located in West Philadelphia. This person will lead choral classes while working on repertoire, strengthening aural skills, and encouraging musicianship that ultimately supports students’ progress on their instruments and orchestral growth. 

About POP

We are seeking a passionate, committed Cello Teaching Artist for the upcoming school year at our Music Center located at St. Francis de Sales School (SFDS). This individual will lead a studio of 8-10 intermediate students and a studio of 6-8 beginner students. 

About POP

The position is part of a dance teaching team, supporting the lead dance instructor. Responsibilities include leading warm-ups, creating and refining choreography, and collaborating on learning objectives and lesson development. Candidates who embrace innovation and enjoy thinking outside the box are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY: SEAMAAC is seeking to hire a Teaching Artist in the following Fields:  DJ/Music Production and Spoken Word/MC. We are committed to providing a safe space for students to learn and grow from their time with practicing artists. SEAMAAC’s Urban Arts Entrepreneurship (UAE) afterschool and summer programs’ mission is to build and support a multi-racial, multi-ethnic community of Philadelphia youth, and to support their path to post-high school education and career opportunities.

Afterschool Visual Art 

The winter/spring teaching artist afterschool position begins February 10th and runs to May 21st. Drawing and painting are the focus with the ability to incorporate other mediums. The classes run two times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. West Park Cultural Center operates afterschool programming in West Philadelphia. Program participants range in age from 10 to 13 witha  class size of 15.

Role: Teaching Artists for STEAM out-of-school time programming  

After School sites: Philadelphia School District schools (See map of sites)

Dates/Times: 

After School Schedule: Monday-Thursday through June 11th, 3-6 pm ET (subject to slight differences per site)

Pay: $25-$30.00 per hour 

Responsibilities: