Piano Ensemble Teaching Artist - North Side
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 a foundation of responsibility, self-esteem, resilience, and purpose. The school provides opportunity and instruction at sites located in four Chicago communities: Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and the Greater South Side. Students receive an average of four hours of instruction per week, at absolutely no cost, delivered by world-class teaching artists. The primary role of the Ensemble Teaching Artist will be teaching group lessons and ensembles of 6-12 students and delivering a curriculum that includes elements of theory, individual performance, ensemble performance, improvisation, and composition.
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
- Prior experience teaching specified instrument/ensemble to children of different ages and ability levels a plus
- 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
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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
