Mariachi Teaching Artist (PT)

Old Town School of Folk Music • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mariachi Teaching Artist develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools. The schedule is variable, based on school needs and residency schedules, and the location is CPS Schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, responsive and committed to youth.
• Background in playing and teaching Mariachi Band, including but not limited to violin, vihuela, guitarron, etc.
• Must have at least one year of experience teaching Mariachi in a large classroom setting.
• Able to easily work history and social context into instrument instruction.
• Working knowledge of Spanish/English required.
• Proficient in Google suite.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the School Partnerships Manager.
• Builds relationships with students, classroom teachers, and school administration.
• Works with the School Partnerships Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with CPS school and curriculum coordinators.
• Prepares students for end-of-session performance.

What This Job Offers

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