Strings Instructor

Ypacarts; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community arts organization in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Music Instructor to deliver engaging instruction and create a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, demonstrate reliability, and share a commitment to the company’s core values. This role includes collaboration with team members and structured lesson planning to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to clearly communicate with guests, students, instructors, and the YPAC Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum and instruction to students with purpose and passion.
• Collaborate with team members for effective group practices and learning activities.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of class curriculum and individual goals.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to connect and build trust with students

Outgoing and positive attitude

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Music Instructor

A Music Instructor is responsible for championing an excellent and engaging classroom that delivers a boomerang experience for the student and family. This role is responsible for detailed preparation, goal setting, event knowledge, production participation, and prompt communication.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum and instruction to students with purpose, passion, a willingness to do “whatever it takes” to help students succeed, while keeping students’ safety at the forefront
• Collaborate with team members to develop effective whole group practices, small group team building, and individualized learning activities
• Enforce classroom dress code and other rules
• Take attendance and start and end class on time, every time
• Come to class prepared with lesson plans prepared, organized, music selected, etc
• Track data when asked to determine the effectiveness of classroom instruction
• Discuss, celebrate, and reinforce the company’s core values
• Implement company-wide behavior management consistently with all students
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of class curriculum and individual goals
• Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of constant improvement

Expectations

• Uphold YPAC Core Values of Respect, Commitment, Forgiveness, Honesty, Humility, Patience and Helpfulness
• Believe deeply in the mission of the company and that all children can meet high expectations
• Respond in a timely manner to center initiatives and communications
• Accomplish tasks in a timely manner
• Be solution-oriented and easy to work with
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notice for absences
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Engage in problem solving and be open to new ideas

Requirements and Skills

• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic inside and outside the classroom
• Excellent customer service skills and people skills
• Able to connect and build trust with students of all ages
• Outgoing, energetic, and positive
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a loud environment
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to clearly communicate with guests, students, instructors, and the YPAC Leadership Team
• Completes tasks in an accurate and timely manner