CE Instructor - Early Years Music Instructor (Group classes, Ages 0-7)

Harper College • Palatine, IL

10d

About The Position

Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks an Early Years Music Instructor to lead engaging group classes for children ages 0-7. This position starts in the Fall 2026 semester (contingent on enrollment) and involves evening/weekend hours plus attendance at student recitals and performances. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is primarily indoors and sedentary. Equipment and Tools Used: Utilizes standard office equipment to perform the duties of the job. Supervision: Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Community Music and Arts Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music education, early childhood music, or related field; formal training in early music pedagogy required.
• Proven experience teaching group classes to young children (0-7 years).
• Passion for diverse learners; bilingual/multilingual skills strongly preferred (e.g., Mandarin/Cantonese, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, etc.) to serve our multicultural community.
• Excellent communication, positive attitude, and responsiveness to emails/inquiries from coordinators and families.
• Commitment to lifelong musical development and high instructional standards.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach related instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach interactive group music classes focused on early childhood development (ages 0-7), incorporating historical instruments, songs, and activities from early music traditions.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and curricula that foster musicality, motor skills, language, and social growth.
• Maintain a consistent teaching schedule and communicate proactively with parents/guardians.
• Integrate technology (e.g., apps, recordings) to enhance instruction.
• Collaborate with other instructors for mixed-age classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees