Hola Wiggleworms Instructor

Old Town School of Folk Music • Chicago, IL

42d • $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a teacher for its acclaimed early childhood music program, Wiggleworms®, specifically for the "Hola Wiggleworms" class, at its Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Classes are for children newborn to five years old accompanied by an adult, are taught primarily in Spanish, and led by a teacher who sings and plays guitar and/or ukulele.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• 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, predominantly in Spanish.
• Availability for after-school hours on weekdays and weekends is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or Performance preferred
• Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with infants, babies, and toddlers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, parents, and caregivers to create a positive, Spanish-language classroom environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Creating lesson plans guided by our curriculum and training, with an emphasis on Spanish-language music and cultural content.
• Handle light administrative tasks and maintain interdepartmental communications as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level