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¡Hola! Wiggleworms Instructor (PT)

Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time teacher for its acclaimed early childhood music program, Wiggleworms®, specifically for the "Hola Wiggleworms" class, at its Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Classes are for children newborn to five years old accompanied by an adult, are taught primarily in Spanish, and led by a teacher who sings and plays guitar and/or ukulele.

Schedule: Weekdays and weekends

Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

Duties:

  • Work with children, parents, and caregivers to create a positive, Spanish-language classroom environment.
  • Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Creating lesson plans guided by our curriculum and training, with an emphasis on Spanish-language music and cultural content.
  • Handle light administrative tasks and maintain interdepartmental communications as needed.

    Qualifications

    Required:

  • Fluency in Spanish is required.
  • High level of musicianship and personal responsibility.
  • Must be creative, passionate about music, and be able to enthusiastically lead grownups with their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in musical learning, predominantly in Spanish.
  • Availability for after-school hours on weekdays and weekends is required

    Preferred:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or Performance preferred
  • Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred
  • Experience working with infants, babies, and toddlers is preferred.

    Compensation: Instructor Hourly Pay Rate: $37/hour

    To be considered for this role, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Site Manager (PT)

    Site Manager (PT)

    The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking a part-time Site Manager to oversee activities and ensure safe operations in OTS buildings. They serve as an ambassador and advocate for the School.

    Locations: Lincoln Square & Lincoln Park

    Key Duties:

  • Manage program operations for the assigned shift.
  • Ensure compliance with all OTS safety and operational protocols.
  • Address concerns directly as they arise.
  • Report issues to Operations and Education team managers.
  • Serve as a resource for teachers.
  • Ensure set up and break down of assigned location(s) as needed in accordance with OTS protocols, including signage as needed.
  • Manage the check-in process and direct participants to their locations.
  • Track attendance and monitor the number of participants and caregivers where appropriate.
  • Coordinate with operations management, program management, customer service, and maintenance staff as needed.
  • Oversee volunteer staff where appropriate.
  • Ensure rooms have all the necessary equipment and teaching implements.
  • Secure property and open/close building as needed.
  • Ensure building and rooms are in good order at the end of the shift and that equipment is returned to its appropriate place.
  • Set alarm as needed.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as assigned, such as room reservations, data entry, etc.

    Qualifications:

  • Experience managing events.
  • Experience with customer service and setting boundaries with participants.
  • Experience working with children preferred.
  • Familiarity with Google Suite.
  • An understanding of COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • Strong detail orientation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to think on one's feet and adapt to changing situations.
  • Ability to carry out emergency protocol in event of fire, inclement weather or other crises.
  • Access to a personal smartphone during shift.
  • Available to work evenings and weekends.

    Physical requirements:
    The position requires the ability to see, hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds regularly and 30 pounds occasionally.

    Other Duties:
    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Compensation: $19.20/hourly
    Discounts at the School and some voluntary benefits are available for part-time employees.


    To be considered for this role, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    Old Town School is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Old Town School strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community focused organization.

    4544 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625  •  (773) 728-6000 •  customerservice@oldtownschool.org
    Customer Service Phone Hours:
    9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Central (Monday – Thursday)
    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central (Friday – Sunday)