Job Description
OPEN POSITION:
Guitar / Fret Instructor
SCHEDULE:
- Part-Time
- 1 or 2 Days per Week
AVAILABLE HOURS:
- Monday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Thursday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
COMPENSATION:
- $25 per Hour
- Full Training Provided
- 1099 Position
LOCATION:
- Chicago, Illinois
- North Mayfair Neighborhood
- 4900 W Elston Ave
ORGANIZATION PROFILE:
UpBeat Music & Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 2013 to help youth reach their fullest potential through music and the arts. UpBeat believes economics should not be a barrier to music education, and the organization and its donors provide many scholarships to underserved youth every year. Their teachers are a passionate group who make a difference in the lives of each and every student - they are not only outstanding musicians, but truly relate to young people and their unique needs. Their students learn life lessons such as accountability, discipline, respect, kindness, and humility through fun and interactive lessons. Individual and peer-based small group learning environments help to facilitate social and emotional growth, while students learn the fundamentals of music performance and theory, gaining confidence and self-esteem along the way. UpBeat currently employs 17 instructors and is excited to welcome more teachers to their team!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The instructor will focus primarily on guitar / fret instruction. If the instructor is interested in giving voice and/or piano lessons, as well, a small student base can be provided in those areas.
The instructor will work with children ages 6 to young adults. Nearly all lessons are in-person at the UpBeat studio on North Elston Avenue, with virtual lessons offered in special circumstances.
Overall duties include:
- teach 30-minute individual guitar lessons
- teach in group settings when needed
- teach theory, technique, performance, and composition
- utilize exercises and games to help motivate students to learn
- conduct ongoing assessments of student achievements through formal and informal testing
- plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies
- assist in creating, organizing, and managing games, recreation, and team-building exercises
- help to coordinate and support program activities
- contribute towards organizing activities, curriculum design, and student / parent feedback
- help to apply and enforce student discipline when necessary
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented musician to make a difference in the lives of youth through music and the arts. No teaching experience is required; full training will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
- formal music education and/or training
- proficiency in guitar / fret performance
- strong understanding of music theory
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- a passion for working with youth
- previous experience in music education, summer camps, or similar settings preferred
- we are unable to consider self-taught musicians at this time
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at [email protected] or call (773) 998-1272.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, 2 days per week, 1 day per week,