String Associate Conductor

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ravinia Full time
Job Summary

Ravinia is seeking a highly skilled and motivated String Associate Conductor to join our Sistema Ravinia Lawndale team. As a key member of our instructional staff, you will be responsible for leading string rehearsals and sectionals, developing lesson plans, and collaborating with our team to create innovative curriculum and pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead string rehearsals and sectionals, incorporating music theory and promoting musical excellence
  • Collaborate with the Sistema Ravinia team to create and implement curriculum and pedagogy
  • Develop lesson plans that promote social and musical growth
  • Co-facilitate weekly instructor team discussions and create action plans
  • Participate in faculty professional development sessions
  • Support daily logistics, including recording attendance and student transitions
  • Communicate student behavioral, musical, and social challenges with administration and artistic management
  • Foster student empowerment and facilitate the holistic education of each child
  • Conduct regular informal and formal assessments of student musical growth
Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct large groups of children
  • Knowledge of beginning to intermediate instrumental fundamentals, pedagogy, and theory
  • Enthusiasm for El Sistema and its philosophy of social change through music
  • Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and community
  • Superior interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong background in conducting, string repertoire, curriculum, pedagogy, and music education at the 4th-8th grade level
  • Experience working with young children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model
  • Bachelor's degree in music or 2-3 years related work experience
Work Environment
  • Working at Frazier International Magnet School or other designated program sites
  • Working three-four days per week, with some additional days, evenings, and weekends required for concerts, special activities, and meetings
  • Ability to travel to the Kehrein Center for the Arts for large orchestra rehearsals
  • Interaction with young students, parents, and administrators where the safety of the students is paramount
Compensation

$60 per hour for instructional time and $25 per hour for non-instructional time



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