Clarinet Woodwind Instructor for Youth Ensemble

Ravinia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Chicago Paid Leave

Chicago Sick Leave

Workers Comp Coverage

Unemployment Benefits

Job summary

Ravinia seeks a Woodwind Instructor (Clarinet) to lead woodwind studio and sectional rehearsals for 4th–8th graders in the Sistema Ravinia West Side nucleo in Chicago, teaching repertoire and developing musicianship.

The ideal candidate will have a strong music-education background, classroom management skills, and a commitment to mentoring diverse students, with collaboration across Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play program.

Qualifications

• Strong background in music education with experience teaching beginning to intermediate students in a group setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Experience and desire to work with children and adults from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education (preferred) or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead woodwind studio and woodwind 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's direction.
• Actively participate in instructor and conductor meetings, professional learning opportunities, and student/parent meetings as needed.
• Assess student progress on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitate and supervise all on-site activities, including snack time, restroom breaks, transitions, and 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.

Skills

Woodwind pedagogy

Student engagement

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education

Job description

Ravinia seeks a Woodwind Instructor (Clarinet) to lead woodwind studio and sectional rehearsals for 4th–8th graders in the Sistema Ravinia West Side nucleo in Chicago, teaching repertoire and developing musicianship.

The ideal candidate will have a strong music-education background, classroom management skills, and a commitment to mentoring diverse students, with collaboration across Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play program.