High String Instructor (Elementary School), Sistema Ravinia

Key Responsibilities

• Lead violin and viola studios and/or high string sectional rehearsals for beginning and intermediate level students in grades 4-5
• Teach repertoire and develop student technical facility and musicianship in alignment with the Sistema Ravinia curriculum and Artistic Manager
• Active participation in instructor and conductor meetings, professional learning, and student/parent meetings as needed
• Assess student progress on an ongoing basis
• Facilitate and supervise all on site activities including snack, restroom breaks, transitions, dismissal
• Work in partnership with Sistema Ravinia Lake County administration to track and maintain student attendance records, supports, and interventions
• Cultivate a community environment that contributes to the well-being and agency of every student

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of beginning/intermediate level violin and viola pedagogical practices
• Ability to build and maintain a rehearsal culture that sets high expectations with warmth and care for each student
• Superior interpersonal skills needed to collaborate with parents, students, administrators, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

Education and Experience

• Strong background in music education with experience teaching beginners - intermediate string students and teaching in a group setting
• Experience and desire to work with children and adults from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education preferred) or equivalent job experience

Success Factors

• High levels of student engagement, participation, and retention
• High quality student outcomes, growth, and development
• Representation of Ravinia’s mission and vision, positive collaboration with Ravinia Reach Teach Play administrators, teachers, and community

Work Environment

• The schedule for this position is: Mondays from 1:45-5:45pm (time is inclusive of a weekly instructor curriculum planning meeting) and Tuesdays/Thursdays from 2:45-5:45pm at Glen Flora Elementary School in Waukegan.
• The school year runs from mid-September through mid-May; summer programming runs for three weeks in June.
• Interaction with young students, adult students, parents and administrators where the safety of the students is paramount
• Travel to Ravinia is required occasionally for performances and field trips

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential resources that support mental health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Chicago Paid Leave: Eligibility for paid time off in accordance with the City of Chicago’s Paid Leave Ordinance
• Chicago Sick Leave: Accrued sick leave in compliance with Chicago Sick Leave requirements, available for personal illness or to care for eligible family members.
• Workers Comp Coverage: if you are hurt while working, workers compensation will cover the costs of injury and recovery.
• Unemployment Benefits: Eligible to File for Unemployment

Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Ravinia strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success and we strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees.

We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.