Cello, Violin, and Viola Teacher - South Elgin, IL

Ensemble Schools; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Ensemble Schools in South Elgin, IL, is seeking a part-time string instructor to teach in person at Music Education Centers of America (MECA). Strong musicianship and a love of teaching young students are essential.

Qualified candidates will hold a degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience, demonstrate punctuality, reliable transportation, and be able to pass a routine background check. Pay is $20–$30 per hour with benefits available for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience.
• Love of teaching and experience with young musicians.
• Punctuality, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach string lessons in person at MECA South Elgin location.
• Set and maintain availability within open hours to accommodate students and staff.
• Ensure timely, reliable instruction and support student progress.

Skills

Punctuality

Teaching young musicians

In-person instruction

Education

Degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional string i nstructor to teach part-time at Music Education Centers of America, our South Elgin, IL location. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Ability to teach in English and Spanish is a plus.

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $20-$30/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

Our mission is to Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them . Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show.

This posting is for Music Education Training Centers of America (MECA), our South Elgin, IL location. MECA offers lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums/percussion, brass, woodwinds, and strings, as well as group classes for all ages. With a focus on education, we strive to provide a studio where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can learn to make music in both a comfortable and affordable environment. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of musical instruction, while simultaneously offering the services and products to support how each student learns best.

https://www.musiceducationplay.com/

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20-30 per hour