Flute Teaching Artist - North Side

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. The school’s mission is to provide access to high-quality music instruction to youth who otherwise would not be able to afford it, focusing on communities that have been systematically excluded and marginalized from receiving such education.

About the role

The Teaching Artist will teach small group and private flute lessons, delivering a curriculum that includes theory, individual and ensemble performance, improvisation, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to students in 2nd-12th grades, including theory and composition.
• Provide instruction that leads to excellence in student performance.
• 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 pedagogical tools shared in Professional Development Meetings.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, adjudication of juries, and student performances.
• Provide assessment of students’ musical and behavioral progress.
• Discuss learning difficulties or behavior problems with students as they arise, collaborating with Program Managers to communicate progress and concerns 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.
• Submit requested materials (payroll, grading, lesson plans, evaluations) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with other related projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in music education or performance, or equivalent experience/training.
• High level of personal musicianship, including knowledge of music theory and performing ability.
• Prior experience teaching flute to children of different ages and ability levels (preferred).
• Willingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet student needs; flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a busy school environment.
• Knowledge of diverse repertoire appropriate for the age and ability level of students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience collaborating with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People’s Music School.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Schedule

• Mondays: 6:00–8:00 PM
• Tuesdays: 4:00–7:30 PM
• Must be available to work in person.

Pay

$47–$60 per hour, depending on class type.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match