CE Instructor- Harmonica

1 day ago

Palatine, Illinois, United States Harper College Full time
Responsibilities

The Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks a harmonica instructor to provide private lessons to children and adults. This position is expected to start during the Spring of 2026. It depends on enrollment and involves in-person private and group classes, and may include teaching on weekends. 

Teach individual weekly lessons to non-credit adult students and occasionally children enrolled in the Community Music and Arts Center programs (30-minute, 45-minute, and 60-minute lessons). Teach group harmonica classes. Organize and maintain a consistent teaching schedule. Reach out to parents or students to arrange for lessons. Prepare lesson plans and provide student assessments. Participate in recruitment activities both inside and outside the school. Prepare students for performances and attend recitals. Integrate technology into instruction. Must attend department, faculty, and Community Education meetings when requested.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the instrument and successful prior teaching experience are required. Experience and passion for working with various age groups. Ability to communicate ideas and concepts and demonstrate playing techniques to students of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Must have a solid commitment to teaching and a genuine interest in the life-long musical development of individual students. Must be responsive to inquiries about harmonica lessons and willing to call potential and current students to follow up, answer questions, and arrange lessons. Must respond quickly to emails from the coordinator. Must have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, high standards for quality, and good judgment. The ability to teach other instruments is a plus. 

 

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