Music Educator

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The People's Music School Full time
Job Title: General Music Teaching Artist

Location: Chicago

Reports to: Program Manager

The People's Music School is a nonprofit music school providing transformational music instruction to youth in Chicago. Our mission is to provide access to high-quality music education to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.

Job Summary

The General Music Teaching Artist will provide instruction for elementary-aged students, delivering a curriculum that includes elements of theory, individual performance, ensemble performance, improvisation, and composition.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality instruction to students in Grades K-5
  • Act as a consistent and compassionate mentor to each student
  • Active participation in faculty meetings, adjudication of juries, and student performances
  • Actively incorporate into classes the pedagogical tools shared in Professional Development Meetings
  • Provide high-quality instruction which leads to excellence in student performance
Administrative Duties
  • Provide assessment of students' musical and behavioral progress
  • Collaborate with families, administrative staff, and other faculty
  • Timely correspondence with Program Manager, school staff, and parents
  • Create substitute lesson plans for necessary absences
  • Supervise students during transitions and breaktime
  • Assist with other projects as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in music education or performance or equivalent experience/training
  • A high level of personal musicianship which includes knowledge of music theory in addition to performing ability
  • Prior experience teaching specified instrument to children of different ages and ability levels a plus
  • Willingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet the needs of TPMS students; flexible and adaptable
  • Self-motivated and unflappable; ability to work effectively in a busy school environment
  • Knowledge of a diversity of repertoire appropriate for the age level and ability level of the students taught
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
  • Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People's Music School
Physical Demands
  • Occasionally required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Schedule
  • Part Time position at our Uptown Academy site
  • Must be available to work in person

For more information about The People's Music School, please visit: www.peoplesmusicschool.org.

The People's Music School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability or any other protected status in admission or access to, or employment in its programs and activities.


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