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Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Youth Instructor Job at Old Town School in Chicago

Old Town School
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2025 CLOSED ON 4/9/2025

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Music Moves Instructor (PT) - Youth Instructor

Part Time Professional Chicago, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID : 1072

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 the 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.

    About Old Town School of Folk Music :

    Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music (“OTSFM”) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a non-profit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957, Old Town School provides various music, dance, and arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of the city of Chicago.

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    Salary : $60

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