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Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Youth Instructor

Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Youth Instructor

Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking part-time youth teaching artists for its Music Moves programs. The Music Moves Youth Teaching Artist collaborates with Music Moves Manager and faculty to co-develop and deliver music 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 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 Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with Music Moves community partner organizations.
  • Prepares students for end-of-session performance.

    Qualifications:

  • Background in West African music, specifically djembe and dun dun
  • 2 years of performance and co-instructional 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 instruction
  • Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful as well as familiarity with Google Suite.

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rates: $60/hour teaching rate

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

    • Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Capoeira

    Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Capoeira

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking part-time Capoeira teaching artists for its summer Music Moves programs. The Music Moves Teaching Artist develops and delivers dance programming primarily to adults 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:

  • Designs and 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 Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with Music Moves community partner organizations.
  • Prepares students for end-of-session performance.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, and committed to youth and intergenerational exchanges
  • Background in playing and teaching Capoeira
  • At least one year of experience teaching in a large classroom setting
  • Can easily work in history and social context into instrument/dance instruction
  • Working knowledge of Spanish/English preferred
  • Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful as well as familiarity with Google Suite.

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rates: $60/hour teaching rate

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

    • Music Moves Instructor (PT) - West African Dance

    Music Moves Instructor (PT) - West African Dance

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking part-time African Dance teaching artists for its summer Music Moves programs. The Music Moves Teaching Artist develops and delivers dance programming primarily to adults 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:

  • Designs and 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 Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with Music Moves community partner organizations.
  • Prepares students for end-of-session performance.

    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, and committed to youth and intergenerational exchanges
  • Background in playing and teaching West African dance
  • At least one year of experience teaching in a large classroom setting
  • Can easily work in history and social context into instrument/dance instruction
  • Working knowledge of Spanish/English preferred
  • Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful as well as familiarity with Google Suite.

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rates: $60/hour teaching rate

    If interested and qualified, please send resume to hiring@oldtownschool.org.


    • Mariachi Teaching Artist (PT)

    The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking a part-time Mariachi Teaching Artist for its School Partnerships Program.

    Schedule: Variable, based on school needs and residency schedules.

    Location: CPS Schools

    Summary: The Mariachi Teaching Artist develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools.

    Examples of duties:

  • Designs and implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the School Partnerships Manager.
  • Builds relationships with students, classroom teachers, and school administration.
  • Works with the School Partnerships Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with CPS school and curriculum coordinators.
  • Prepares students for end-of-session performance.


    Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, responsive and committed to youth.
  • Background in playing and teaching Mariachi Band, including but not limited to violin, vihuela, guitarron, etc.
  • Must have at least one year of experience teaching Mariachi in a large classroom setting.
  • Able to easily work history and social context into instrument instruction.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish/English required. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
  • Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful.
  • Proficient in Google suite.

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rates: $60/hour teaching rate


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

    • Kids' Piano Instructor (Substitute)

    Kids' Piano Instructor (Substitute)

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks substitute piano teachers to teach group classes for children at its Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations

    Schedule: After-school hours on weekdays and weekends; Varies

    Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

    Duties:

  • Work with children, parents, and caregivers to create a positive classroom environment
  • 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 teaching experience working with children preferred
  • Experience teaching private piano lessons and/or group classes preferred
  • Must enjoy working with young children and have experience working with children ages 3 - 12
  • Ability to teach beginning through advanced levels required
  • Candidates must be passionate about children's music education and love working with children and families
  • Bilingual in Spanish helpful
  • Availability for after-school hours on weekdays and weekends is required

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rate: $37/hour

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

    • Ballet Dance Instructor (PT)

    Ballet Dance Instructor (PT)

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking a part-time Ballet Dance Instructor to teach classes for both children and adults at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations.

    Schedule: Classes will typically be scheduled Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Specific class times will be confirmed upon instructor assignment.

    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:

  • Professional training in ballet with a recognized certification
  • Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred
  • Experience teaching ballet to both children and adults preferred
  • Strong understanding of ballet technique and pedagogy
  • Ability to teach beginners through advanced levels required
  • Passion for working with students of all ages
  • Knowledge of diverse dance styles and techniques a plus
  • Ability to teach online a plus
  • Must be able to work weekends


    Hourly Pay Rate: $37/hour

    If interested, please apply through our Career Center.

    • Pilates Instructor (PT)

    Pilates Instructor (PT)

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time Pilates instructor to teach group classes at its Lincoln Square location.

    Schedule: Weekends, 1-3 hours per week

    Location: Lincoln Square

    Duties:

  • 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:

  • Certified Pilates Instructor
  • Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred
  • Experience teaching Pilates classes preferred
  • High level of technique and personal responsibility
  • Ability to teach beginners through advanced levels required
  • Ability to teach students of all ages, from young children to adults
  • Knowledge of diverse fitness routines and body conditioning techniques preferred
  • Ability to teach online a plus
  • Must be able to work weekends

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rate: $37/hour

    What We Offer:

  • 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.

    • Wiggleworms Instructor (Substitute)

    Wiggleworms Instructor (Substitute)

    Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a substitute teacher for its acclaimed early childhood music program, Wiggleworms® at its Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Classes are for children newborn to five years old accompanied by an adult and are taught by a teacher who sings and plays guitar and/or ukulele.


    Schedule: After School hours on weekdays and weekends; Varies

    Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

    Duties:

  • Work with children, parents, and caregivers to create a positive classroom environment
  • 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 teaching experience preferred
  • 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.
  • Experience working with infants, babies, and toddlers is preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish helpful
  • Availability for after-school hours on weekdays and weekends is required

    Instructor Hourly Pay Rate: $37/hour

    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:
    10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Central (Monday – Thursday)
    10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central (Friday – Sunday)