Mariachi Teaching Artist for Youth Programs

Old Town School of Folk Music; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mariachi Teaching Artist at Old Town School of Folk Music develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools. Schedule is variable, based on school needs and residency schedules. Location is CPS Schools.

Responsibilities include designing a sequenced curriculum, building relationships with students and teachers, and preparing students for end-of-session performances. The role supports partnerships and program funding through coordination with program managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of Mariachi teaching in a large classroom setting.
• Experience integrating students' backgrounds into instruction.
• Spanish/English working knowledge; fluency preferred.
• Experience with scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful.
• Proficient in Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the School Partnerships Manager.
• Builds relationships with students, classroom teachers, and school administration.
• Works with the School Partnerships Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with CPS school and curriculum coordinators.
• Prepares students for end-of-session performance.

Skills

Mariachi teaching

Classroom teaching

Bilingual Spanish/English

Curriculum integration

Scheduling & reporting

Spanish fluency preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The Mariachi Teaching Artist at Old Town School of Folk Music develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools. Schedule is variable, based on school needs and residency schedules. Location is CPS Schools.

Responsibilities include designing a sequenced curriculum, building relationships with students and teachers, and preparing students for end-of-session performances. The role supports partnerships and program funding through coordination with program managers.