Choir Instructor, Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School

Ravinia Festival Association • Chicago, IL

8h

About The Position

A long-standing Reach Teach Play program, the Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School provides opportunities for cultural enrichment and access to the arts for Lawndale's children, adults, and families. This tuition-free neighborhood music school runs during the school year and for 4 weeks in the summer, serving 150 community members of all ages through group instruction in guitar, piano, violin, trumpet, choir, and children’s preparatory classes.

The Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School Choir Instructor leads weekly rehearsals for the Adult and Children’s Choirs, selecting repertoire and facilitating a rehearsal environment that inspires high quality and joyful music making. The ideal candidate upholds the
belief that every student can succeed in music with access to high quality music instruction and support from their instructor, family, and community.

Requirements

• Ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students
• Superior interpersonal skills needed to collaborate with parents, students, administrators, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable working in an independent work environment
• Strong piano skills
• Strong knowledge of vocal pedagogy and technique
• Strong background in music education with experience teaching beginners - intermediate students and teaching in a group setting
• Experience and desire to work with children and adults from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education preferred) or equivalent job experience

Responsibilities

• Select repertoire and lead rehearsals for the Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School Children’s Choir (1 hour rehearsal/week) and Adult Choir (1 hour rehearsal/ week)
• Design and submit a curriculum plan each term that will foster student development
• Showcase the Choirs in recitals and performances in the community
• Cultivate a community environment that contributes to the well-being of every student
• Help create and implement shared ideals, an innovative curriculum, and pedagogy that supports each student holistically and honors each student's voice and choice
• Active participation in faculty meetings, student/parent meetings and family field trips
• Assess student progress (musical literacy, proficiency and appreciation) on an ongoing basis

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential resources that support mental health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Chicago Paid Leave: Eligibility for paid time off in accordance with the City of Chicago’s Paid Leave Ordinance
• Chicago Sick Leave: Accrued sick leave in compliance with Chicago Sick Leave requirements, available for personal illness or to care for eligible family members.
• Workers Comp Coverage: if you are hurt while working, workers compensation will cover the costs of injury and recovery.
• Unemployment Benefits: Eligible to File for Unemployment

What This Job Offers

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