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Fiddle Instructor (PT)

Fiddle Instructor

Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time fiddle instructor to teach kids' group classes at its Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. This candidate will provide engaging instruction incorporating folk-style teaching based on global folk traditions to help students of various ages and skill levels develop their technique, musicality, and repertoire in a group setting.

Schedule: Weekends, mornings, afternoons; less than 5 hours per week with potential for additional hours

Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

Duties:

  • Work with children, parents, and caregivers to create a positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on student showcases and performances.
  • Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Creating lesson plans guided by our curriculum and training.
  • Handle administrative tasks and maintain interdepartmental communications as needed.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or Performance preferred
  • Minimum two years of group teaching experience preferred
  • Experience teaching fiddle in a folk style, with the ability to engage students of different ages and levels, from beginners to advanced
  • Knowledge of the Suzuki method of teaching
  • High level of musicianship and personal responsibility
  • Weekend, morning, and after-school availability required
  • Ability to teach children ages 2 to 13

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rate: $37/hour

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

    • Bartender/Special Events Associate (PT)

    Bartender/Special Events Associate (PT)

    The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking an experienced and reliable Bartender & Special Events Associate for its operations in Lincoln Square during evening concerts and special events.


    Job Summary: The Bartender & Special Events Associate provides an excellent guest experience. They prepare for and serve beer, wine and cocktails at concerts, as well as, support special events with satellite bars and other hospitality as needed. The Bartender & Special Events Associate will maintain stock, perform sales on Square POS, upsell products, make quality drinks, and keep a clean work area throughout their shift. Shifts typically include weekday and weekend evenings during concerts as well as variable opportunities to support special events.

    Key Duties:

  • Provides a pleasant experience with exemplary customer service
  • Serves drinks, concessions, coffee, and occasional food while maintaining a neat, clean and sanitary service area.
  • Follows recipes to create beverages as needed with opportunity to contribute to the rotating menu
  • Ensures smooth set up and operation of bar services before, during and after shifts
  • Keeps the bar stocked with beer, wine, liquor, cups, napkins and all other necessary items before and during service hours
  • Prepares garnishes, refills ice wells, and restocks beverage coolers in front of and behind the bar.
  • Advises manager of ordering needs
  • Ensures proper cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, including dishwashing and removing garbage as needed
  • Performs transactions using POS system and handles cash, completing end-of-shift report and communicating any discrepancies to manager
  • Diplomatically resolves issues where needed keeping the mission and brand image of the Old Town School at top of mind
  • Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:
    Required

  • One year of related bartending experience in a fast-paced environment required
  • B.A.S.S.E.T. (Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education Training) certification required
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Comfortable using a computer and navigating the Google suite
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends

    Preferred

  • Illinois Health and food safety certification preferred
  • Familiarity with Square POS platform is a plus
  • Bilingual Spanish ability is helpful

    Physical Requirements: This work requires the following physical activities: reaching, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors in a bar/cafe environment.

    Discounts at the School and some voluntary benefits are available for part-time employees.

    Hourly pay: $17.60

    If interested and qualified, 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)