Guitar 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) program with employer matching

Health benefit packages for part- and full-time employees

Job summary

A community-focused arts education organization in South Elgin is seeking a part-time guitar teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong music background supported by relevant education or experience and a passion for teaching young musicians. Responsibilities include instructing in-person guitar classes and setting personal availability. The pay ranges from $20-$30 per hour, with opportunities for health benefits after employment begins.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach in person at our South Elgin location.
• Ability to pass a routine background check is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate a love of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruct guitar classes part-time.
• Set availability within open hours consistent with students' schedules.

Skills

Strong music background

Experience with young musicians

Punctuality

Reliable transportation

Education

Degree in music performance or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional guitar teacher 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.

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency.

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.

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