Group Vocal Instructor for Young Voices (Part-Time)
Group Vocal Instructor for Young Voices (Part-Time)
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Job Description
Schedule:Weekend hours primarily Saturday mornings (3 hours total to start) with the potential for growth
Location:Lincoln Square
Responsibilities:
Teach children how to sign through warmups and interactive activities that align with the developmental needs of young voices.
Provide ageappropriate vocal technique and musicianship through interactive activities tailored to the developmental needs of young singers.
Create a welcoming fun and safe classroom that fosters socialemotional learning and builds a love for music and singing.
Collaborate with program staff and fellow instructors on curriculum development and performance opportunities.
Prepare students for participation in showcases or endofsession performances.
Communicate effectively with parents caregivers and program administrators regarding student progress and class activities.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Music Education Vocal Pedagogy Vocal Performance or equivalent work experience preferred.
Experience working with children in group class settings.
Knowledge of child development and a passion for working with young voices.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Ability to incorporate diverse musical traditions and repertoire.
Willingness to collaborate across departments and participate in community events.
To be considered for this role please apply through ourCareer Center.
About Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicagos Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a nonprofit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957 Old Town School provides various music dance and arts courses to people of all ages abilities and backgrounds. Whatever ones interest Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 weekly class offerings a broad array of private lessons and over 400 concerts and community events per year.
Old Town School of Folk Music opened its Lincoln Square facility in 1998 and expanded in 2012. The Old Town School operates two campuses in Chicagos Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods including worldclass concert halls classrooms an awardwinning music store and a music resource center. Online classes were introduced in 2020 and students from nearly every state and a dozen countries participated throughout the pandemic. Childrens classes are also held at several suburban satellite locations. More information is available at
Equal Employment Opportunity
OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a communityfocused organization.
Employment Type
Part-Time
