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Site Manager

Site Manager (Part-Time)

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Summary: 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

Schedule: This position will primarily cover open shifts, with one regular weekly shift starting as early as July/early August. Availability for evenings and weekends is essential.

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.
  • 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.
  • Assist with private/special events as needed.

    Qualifications:

  • Experience managing events
  • Experience with customer service and setting boundaries with participants
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Familiarity with Google Suite
  • 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

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

    • Hip Hop Instructor (PT)

    Hip Hop Instructor (PT)

    Salary: $37.00 Hourly

    Summary: Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time experienced and enthusiastic hip hop dance instructor for Adult dance programs.

    Schedule: Mostly evening and weekends, but varies

    Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

    Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to various skill levels, ensuring safe and supportive environments for all participants.
  • Monitor and assess individual students progress, providing personalized feedback and adjustments to improve technique and performance.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Dance or related field preferred
  • Minimum of two years of teaching experience across various dance disciplines, catering to beginners through advanced levels
  • Proficient in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) based pedagogy and contemporary teaching methodologies
  • Strong choreography skills, technical proficiency, and a commitment to ensuring safe movement practices required
  • Expertise in hip hop and at least two other dance forms, including but not limited to jazz, breakdance required.
  • Previous performance experience is helpful
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students and parents
  • Flexibility to teach at both our Lincoln Park and Armitage locations
  • Availability for evening and weekend classes

    What We Offer:

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


    If interested and qualified, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Kids' Hip Hop Instructor (PT)

    Kids' Hip Hop Instructor (PT)

    Salary: $37.00 Hourly

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time experienced and enthusiastic hip hop dance instructor for children's dance programs.

    Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

    Schedule: Mostly daytime, but varies

    Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to various skill levels, ensuring safe and supportive environments for all participants.
  • Monitor and assess individual students progress, providing personalized feedback and adjustments to improve technique and performance.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Dance or related field preferred
  • Minimum of two years of teaching experience across various dance disciplines, catering to beginners through advanced levels
  • Proficient in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) based pedagogy and contemporary teaching methodologies
  • Strong choreography skills, technical proficiency, and a commitment to ensuring safe movement practices required
  • Expertise in hip hop and at least two other dance forms, including but not limited to jazz, breakdance required.
  • Previous performance experience is helpful
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students and parents
  • Flexibility to teach at both our Lincoln Park and Armitage locations
  • Availability for daytime classes

    What We Offer:

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

    If interested and qualified, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Youth Teaching Assistant

    Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Youth Teaching Assistant

    Salary: $30.00 Hourly

    Summary: Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking part-time youth teaching assistants for its Music Moves programs. This position serves as a mentoring opportunity for young folks (ages 16-24) aspiring to further develop their music and/or dance teaching skills. The Music Moves Youth Teaching Assistant collaborates with the Music Moves Manager and faculty to co-develop and co-deliver music and/or dance programming to elementary and high school students, and occasionally adults, primarily at community partner sites.

    Schedule: Typically 2-3 days per week; Approximately 5-6 hours/week.

    Location: Music Moves community partner sites located in south and west side neighborhoods.

    Duties:

  • Co-designs and co-implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the Music Moves Manager.
  • Builds relationships with students and community partner staff and administrators.
  • Works with the Music Moves Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with Music Moves community partner organizations.
  • Documents weekly attendance and other metrics to demonstrate program impact.
  • Supports various instructional needs, including classroom preparation, leading warmup, and providing hospitality as requested.
  • Prepares students for end-of-session performance, if needed.

    Qualifications:

  • Background in West African and/or African diasporic cultural traditions.
  • 2 years of performance experience preferred.
  • Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, and committed to youth and intergenerational exchanges.
  • At least one year of experience teaching in a large classroom setting preferred.
  • Can easily work in history and social context into instrument or dance instruction.
  • Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful as well as familiarity with Google Suite.

    $30/hour teaching rate and $20/hour training rate

    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)