Mariachi Teaching Artist (PT)

Old Town School of Folk Music; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking a Mariachi Teaching Artist to develop and deliver Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders within CPS schools. The role focuses on curriculum delivery, student engagement, and collaboration with school partners.

Varied schedules based on school needs; the position emphasizes Spanish/English bilingual instruction, relational work with teachers and administrators, and preparing students for end-of-session performances. Compensation is $60.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Designs a sequenced, developmentally appropriate Mariachi curriculum.
• Builds relationships with students, teachers, and school staff.
• Fluent in Spanish/English; Spanish fluency preferred.
• Experience teaching Mariachi in large classroom settings.
• Supports scheduling, tracking activities, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements curriculum aligned to program goals with School Partnerships Manager.
• Builds relationships with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Collaborates to communicate program impact for funding purposes.
• Maintains collaboration with CPS school and curriculum coordinators.
• Prepares students for end-of-session performances.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

The Mariachi Teaching Artist develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools.

Schedule:

Variable, based on school needs and residency schedules.

Location:

CPS Schools

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, responsive and committed to youth.
• Background in playing and teaching Mariachi Band, including but not limited to violin, vihuela, guitarron, etc.
• Must have at least one year of experience teaching Mariachi in a large classroom setting.
• Able to easily work history and social context into instrument instruction.
• Working knowledge of Spanish/English required. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful.
• Proficient in Google suite.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation:

$60.00/hourly

About Old Town School of Folk Music:

Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music (“OTSFM”) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a non-profit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957, Old Town School provides various music, dance, and arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 weekly class offerings, a broad array of private lessons, and over 400 concerts and community events per year.

Old Town School of Folk Music opened its Lincoln Square facility in 1998 and expanded in 2012. The Old Town School operates two campuses in Chicago's Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, including world-class concert halls, classrooms, an award-winning music store, and a music resource center. Online classes were introduced in 2020 and students from nearly every state and a dozen countries participated throughout the pandemic. Children's classes are also held at several suburban satellite locations. More information is available at oldtownschool.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community-focused organization.

EEO Statement

Old Town School is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Old Town School strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community focused organization.