High String Instructor (Violin/Viola), Sistema Ravinia West Side

Key Responsibilities

• Lead violin/viola studios and/or high string sectional rehearsals for beginning and intermediate level students in grades 4-8
• 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 West Side 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/viola pedagogical practices
• Ability to build and maintain a rehearsal culture that set 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

• Specific teaching hours vary by program site
• Sistema Ravinia programming is held Monday - Thursday between 1:00-5:30pm
• School year programming runs from mid-September through mid-May; summer programming runs for three weeks in August
• The location for this position may include GR Clark Elementary School (1045 S Monitor Ave, Chicago, IL 60644), Frazier International Magnet School (4027 W Grenshaw St., Chicago, IL 60624), or Washington Irving Elementary School (749 S Oakley Blvd. Chicago, IL, 60612)

Compensation

Instruction: $50/hour

Non-instruction: $25/hour

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.

Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer