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Teaching Assistant for String Ensembles

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The People's Music School Full time
About the Role

The People's Music School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support our String Ensemble program. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality music education to our students.

Responsibilities
  • Teaching and Instructional Support: 90%
    • Assist in delivering high-quality instruction to students in Grades 1st-12th, including theory and composition
    • Support Ensemble Conductor in executing lesson plans
    • Provide individual and small group coaching to students, including instrumental/vocal, music theory, and composition instruction
    • Support Ensemble Conductor with classroom management
    • Assist with tuning instruments and small instrument repairs
    • Act as a consistent and compassionate mentor to each student
    • Provide high-quality instructional support leading to excellence in student performance
    • Assist with set-up and cleanup of spaces used for ensemble rehearsals
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Administrative Duties: 10%
    • Collaborate with Ensemble Conductor and Program Manager
    • Timely correspondence with Program Manager, Ensemble Conductor, and school staff
    • Supervise students during transitions and breaktime
    • Prompt, responsive, and professional team member
    • Assist with other projects as assigned
    • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Earned or in-progress undergraduate or graduate degree in music, music education, or other relevant field
  • A high level of personal musicianship, including knowledge of music theory and performing ability
  • Prior experience teaching specified instrument to children of different ages and ability levels
  • Prior experience working with children from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
  • Willingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet the needs of TPMS students
  • Experience creating a positive learning environment for all students
  • Self-motivated and unflappable, with 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, available at one of two locations: Albany Park or Back of the Yards
  • Must be available to work in person
Compensation

$20/hour