Cello Violin and Viola Teacher South Elgin IL

Ensemble Performing Arts; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer matching

Health benefit packages

Job summary

A community-driven arts education provider in South Elgin, IL is seeking a part-time string instructor for Music Education Centers of America. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music performance, a passion for teaching young musicians, and will be committed to providing consistent instruction. Pay ranges from $20-$30 per hour depending on experience, with benefits including a 401(K) program and health packages for employees. Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong music background evidenced by degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated love of teaching and experience with young musicians.
• Ability to pass a routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach string instruments at Music Education Centers of America.
• Instruct in person and set availability within open hours.
• Provide high-quality music instruction for all ages.

Skills

Music performance

Teaching experience

Reliability

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Degree in music performance or equivalent

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional string instructor 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 90 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 & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

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.

MECA location link: https://www.musiceducationplay.com/

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. 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!

Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Stephanie Henry through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20-30 per hour