Youth Guitar Teacher Needed Part-Time Position
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OPEN POSITION:
Guitar Instructor
SCHEDULE:
- Part-Time
- 1 or 2 Days per Week
- Flexible Options
STUDIO HOURS:
- Monday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Tuesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Wednesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Thursday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
COMPENSATION:
- $25 per Hour
LOCATION:
- Chicago Illinois
- 4900 W Elston Ave
- North Mayfair / Jefferson Park
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 relate to young people and their unique needs. 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 new instructor will focus on guitar / fret instruction. If the instructor is interested in giving voice and/or piano lessons a small student base can also be provided in those areas.
The instructor will work with children ages 6 to young adult. Nearly all lessons are in-person at the UpBeat studio with virtual lessons only 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 motivate students
- conduct ongoing assessments of achievements through formal and informal testing
- help to coordinate and support program activities
- contribute towards organizing activities curriculum design and student / parent feedback
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented musician to make a difference in the lives of youth through music.
While teaching experience is preferred its not required and full training will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
- proficiency in guitar performance
- strong understanding of music theory
- a passion for working with youth
- previous experience in music education summer camps or similar settings preferred
- previous teaching experience preferred
- formal music education or training
- 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 emailprotected or call .
Guitar Instructor
SCHEDULE:
- Part-Time
- 1 or 2 Days per Week
- Flexible Options
STUDIO HOURS:
- Monday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Tuesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Wednesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Thursday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
COMPENSATION:
- $25 per Hour
LOCATION:
- Chicago Illinois
- 4900 W Elston Ave
- North Mayfair / Jefferson Park
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 relate to young people and their unique needs. 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 new instructor will focus on guitar / fret instruction. If the instructor is interested in giving voice and/or piano lessons a small student base can also be provided in those areas.
The instructor will work with children ages 6 to young adult. Nearly all lessons are in-person at the UpBeat studio with virtual lessons only 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 motivate students
- conduct ongoing assessments of achievements through formal and informal testing
- help to coordinate and support program activities
- contribute towards organizing activities curriculum design and student / parent feedback
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented musician to make a difference in the lives of youth through music.
While teaching experience is preferred its not required and full training will be provided.
REQUIREMENTS:
- proficiency in guitar performance
- strong understanding of music theory
- a passion for working with youth
- previous experience in music education summer camps or similar settings preferred
- previous teaching experience preferred
- formal music education or training
- 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 emailprotected or call .
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