High String Instructor (Elementary School), Sistema Ravinia

Ravinia Festival Association • Waukegan, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A flagship Reach Teach Play program, Sistema Ravinia emphasizes social development, community building, and musical excellence through intensive, after-school orchestral music education. Sistema Ravinia programming reaches over 300 3rd-12th grade students in 15 Chicago and Lake County public schools utilizing an El Sistema-inspired model of daily ensemble based instruction.

The High String Instructor (Elementary School) leads violin and/or viola studio classes, teaches high string sectionals, and supervises students during all on site program activities for elementary school aged children participating in the Sistema Ravinia Lake County nucleo in Waukegan.

The High String Instructor (Elementary School) reports to the Program Manager, will receive direction and feedback from the Artistic Manager, and works with a team of instructors that are responsible for maintaining a standard of musical excellence and uploading the values and mission of Reach Teach Play. The ideal candidate will be an extraordinary teacher, artist, mentor, and model for Sistema Ravinia students and 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

• Strong knowledge of beginning/intermediate level violin and viola pedagogical practices
• Ability to build and maintain a rehearsal culture that set high expectations with warmth and care for each student
• 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
• Strong background in music education with experience teaching beginners - intermediate string 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

• Lead violin and viola studios and/or high string sectional rehearsals for beginning and intermediate level students in grades 4-5
• Teach repertoire and develop student technical facility and musicianship in alignment with the Sistema Ravinia curriculum and Artistic Manager
• Active participation in instructor and conductor meetings, professional learning, and student/parent meetings as needed
• Assess student progress on an ongoing basis
• Facilitate and supervise all on site activities including snack, restroom breaks, transitions, dismissal
• Work in partnership with Sistema Ravinia Lake County administration to track and maintain student attendance records, supports, and interventions
• Cultivate a community environment that contributes to the well-being and agency of every student

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
• Career Level: Entry Level