Part-Time Youth Vocal Instructor - Studio Position

CHS Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

CHS Recruiting is seeking a Voice Instructor to join its passionate team in Chicago, Illinois. The instructor will focus on voice lessons for ages 8 to young adults, with flexibility in scheduling and compensation at $25 per hour. This role contributes to the organization's mission of providing music education.

Successful candidates will have formal music education and proficiency in accompanying on piano. This is a part-time position with full training provided at UpBeat Music & Arts.

Qualifications

• Formal music education or training required.
• Proficiency in voice performance is essential.
• Ability to accompany students on piano is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30-minute individual voice lessons.
• Accompany students on piano during lessons.
• Teach music theory, technique, performance, and composition.

Skills

Voice performance

Piano accompaniment

Music theory

Working with youth

Education

Formal music education

Job description

Voice Instructor

UpBeat Music & Arts is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit that was founded in 2013 to help youth reach their fullest potential through music and the arts. UpBeat believes economics should not be a barrier to music education, and the organization and its donors provide many scholarships to underserved youth every year. Their teachers are a passionate group who make a difference in the lives of each and every student - they are not only outstanding musicians, but relate to young people and their unique needs. Individual and peer‑based small group learning environments help to facilitate social and emotional growth, while students learn the fundamentals of music performance and theory, gaining confidence and self‑esteem along the way. UpBeat currently employs 19 instructors and is excited to welcome more teachers to their team!

Schedule

• Part‑Time
• Flexible Options

Studio Hours

• Monday, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Tuesday, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Thursday, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Friday, closed
• Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Sunday, closed

Compensation

• $25 per hour
• Full Training Provided

Location

• Chicago, Illinois
• 4900 W Elston Ave

Position Description

The new instructor will focus on voice instruction. If the instructor is interested in giving piano or other instrument lessons, a small student base can be provided in those areas. The instructor will work with children ages 8 to young adults. All lessons are in-person at the UpBeat studio on North Elston Avenue in the Mayfair / Jefferson Park neighborhood.

Overall Duties

• Teach 30‑minute individual voice lessons
• Proficiently accompany students on piano
• Teach in group settings when needed
• Teach theory, technique, performance, and composition
• Utilize exercises and games to motivate students
• Conduct ongoing assessments of achievements through formal and informal testing
• Help to coordinate and support program activities
• Contribute towards organizing activities, curriculum design, and student/parent feedback

Qualifications

• Formal music education, training, etc. (self‑taught musicians not considered)
• Proficiency in voice performance
• Ability to proficiently accompany on piano
• Strong understanding of music theory
• A passion for working with youth
• Previous experience in music education, summer camps, or similar settings is a plus