Music Teacher

Overture Games; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Overture Games is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for a part-time role in the Greater Chicago Area. Join our mission to inspire children through music education and innovation, providing flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Impact on children's music education

Access to ongoing training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass standard background checks for working with children.
• Experience working with children in a group, classroom or camp environment.
• Ability to play a musical instrument.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging music lessons for children aged 5-14 years.
• Deliver classes tailored to specific age groups.
• Prepare lesson plans and adapt programs based on student feedback.

Skills

Passion for Combining Technology, Music Education, and Games

Enjoys Working with Children

Great Communicator

Education

Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, Education or Related Field

Job description

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COO @ Overture | Gamifying music education | Forbes U30 | Inno U25 | Techstars

Music Teacher, Greater Chicago Area, Part-time (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)

Pay:$70 per hour

Locations

• North Shore Suburbs:Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, North Chicago, Kenilworth, Winnetka
• Northwest Suburbs:Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Schaumburg
• West Suburbs:Elmhurst, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Hinsdale
• Southwest Suburbs:Oak Lawn
• City of Chicago:Lincoln Park, Uptown, Hyde Park

Qualifications

• Must pass standard background checks for working with children
• Must have a car
• Must be available at least 3 days a week from 2pm to 6pm
• Experience working with children in a group, classroom or camp environment
• Can travel to Chicago and surrounding suburb’s community centers and schools
• Play a musical instrument

Why join Overture?

At Overture Games, we're on a mission to make learning music a blast for kids and inspire a new generation of creators!

We are expanding fast to meet the growing need for after-school music education around Chicago and are seeking passionate musicians to join our team. Come join our journey toredefine music education with social, game-based, in-person experiences for youth. You'll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, all while making a meaningful impact on children's lives through music, technology and games.

Our growing team started two years ago when our founders met at Northwestern University. Our approach has attracted significant attention, including a recent$250,000 investmentto develop our own audio-responsive video game, Intervallic.

Ready to make some noise? Let’s Revolutionize Music Education!

Benefits:

• Flexible Hours:2-10 hours per week and choose the days that you work within the after-school hours of 2pm-6pm. We understand the power of flexibility for musicians!
• Impact:Inspire and nurture the next generation of creators to pursue degrees in music and STEAM.
• Competitive Compensation:we offer competitive pay plus bonus
• Professional Development:Access to ongoing training and growth opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and advance your career in music education.

Responsibilities:

• Teach classes for children:
• Deliver engaging music lessons for 5-12 students tailored to specific age groups (5-14 years olds) and foster a love for music.
• Two of our favorite games are from our Harmony class:
• In a Kahoot style game we built, students guess chords and end up jumping up and down with excitement when they get them right.
• Students vote on harmonies for a class composition and have a big dance party as they listen to their beats.
• Adapt and provide feedback:
• Problem-solve in the classroom and provide fast feedback to develop and improve our program.
• Come Prepared:
• Review our provided lesson plans, games and technology (developed in house) to make sure we create the best musical experience for our students possible.
• Participate in training:
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with teaching strategies and program content.

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for Combining Technology, Music Education and Games
• Always Learning
• Enjoys Working with Children
• ️ Great Communicator, Empathizer and Team-player
• Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, Education or Related Field

Extra Credit:

• Has a car and valid driver’s license
• Classroom management experience
• Prior experience as a music teacher, educator, instructor, mentor or tutor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Software Development

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