Piano Ensemble Teaching Artist - South Side

The People’s Music School•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The People's Music School is Chicago's oldest and largest completely free nonprofit music school, providing transformational music instruction to over 800 K-12 students in Chicago. The school's mission is to provide access to the transformational benefits of high-quality music instruction to youth who otherwise would not be able to afford it, focusing on communities systematically excluded and marginalized from receiving a high quality music education. Through intensive instruction and performance, students grow not only musically, but also socially, emotionally, and academically, developing responsibility, self-esteem, resilience, and purpose. The school provides opportunity and instruction at sites in Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and the Greater South Side, with students receiving an average of four hours of instruction per week at no cost, delivered by world-class teaching artists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in music education or performance or equivalent experience/training
A high level of personal musicianship which includes knowledge of music theory in addition to performing ability
Willingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet the needs of TPMS students; flexible and adaptable
Self-motivated and unflappable; ability to work effectively in a busy school environment
Knowledge of a diversity of repertoire appropriate for the age level and ability level of the students taught
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People's Music School

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching specified instrument/ensemble to children of different ages and ability levels a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality instruction to students in 2nd-12th grades (including theory and composition)
Provide high-quality instruction which leads to excellence in student performance
Deliver theory instruction which leads to excellence in student assessments (Theory Exams, composition projects)
Act as a consistent and compassionate mentor to each student
Establish and maintain reasonable rules of conduct within the classroom
Modify instruction to meet student needs
Actively incorporate into classes the pedagogical tools shared in Professional Development Meetings
Active attendance and participation in faculty meetings, adjudication of juries, and student performances
Administer student theory exams and composition projects
Provide assessment of students’ musical and behavioral progress
Discuss with Program Managers learning difficulties or behavior problems with students as they arise.
In collaboration with Program Manager, communicate all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to families
Regularly check and respond to email correspondence from staff, colleagues, and families
Collaborate with families, administrative staff, and other faculty
Create substitute lesson plans for necessary absences
Supervise students during transitions and breaktime
Timely and accurate submission of requested materials (payroll, grading, lesson plans, evaluations etc.)
Assist with other related projects as assigned