After School Music Teacher

Chicago Artists Coalition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chicago Artists Coalition is seeking part-time After School Music Teachers to work with young children in an interactive and engaging setting. Applicants should have strong singing abilities, classroom management skills, and experience teaching young children. The role promises a dynamic working environment where you can inspire young minds through music.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience teaching ages 3-6 in a school or school-like setting.
• Must be a good singer and love children.
• Must know basic ukulele chords: C, Am, F, G7.

Responsibilities

• Teach music classes for children ages 3-6.
• Manage classroom effectively during sessions.
• Engage children in fun and interactive music activities.

Skills

Strong music theory knowledge

Classroom management

Good singing ability

Ukulele playing

Experience with children ages 3-6

Education

Some formal music training

Job description

Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, and available studio space

Now hiring part-time After School Music Teachers!

Seeking good singers with strong classroom management skills and are looking for part-time hourly work in the afternoon. Starting pay is $40/hour. Classes are 1.5 hours, so $60 total.

• Weekday afternoon availability: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm in Ravenswood
• Strong music theory knowledge
• Experience working with children ages 3-6

There is a possibility of adding more hours in the Fall or Winter, morning, afternoon, or weekends, however the current open position is for the hours listed above.

Training will take place over the Summer for an official start date of September 8th, 2025.

About The Music Playhouse of Chicago

We offer high quality, super fun and interactive early childhood music education classes for children ages 0-6, both as parent/child classes and in schools. We primarily run out of Lakeview, however we partner with other small businesses and schools throughout the Northside of Chicago. For more information, please see the “About” and “Class Descriptions” pages on our website: www.themusicplayhouseofchicago.com .

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience teaching ages 3-6 in a school or school-like setting
• MUST be a good singer
• MUST love children
• MUST be able to play ukulele: must know C, Am, F, and G7 chords
• Strong music theory knowledge
• Experience performing live
• Some formal music training
• Fun, positive, energetic, outgoing personality
• Experience with children ages 3-6

We support diverse communities and encourage all to apply.