Substitute Music Teacher - Chicago, IL

Ensemble Performing Arts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits options

401K with employer match

Job summary

Ensemble Music Schools is seeking a substitute music teacher to cover Bucktown Music in Chicago, IL. The role is in-person and suitable for piano, voice, or guitar specialists with a strong teaching passion.

A degree in piano or music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience is preferred. A background check is required; compensation ranges from $28–$32 per hour, with health benefits options and a 401K match for eligible staff after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Degree in piano or music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience.
• Strong love of teaching and experience with young musicians.
• Ability to pass a routine background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person substitute lessons at Bucktown Music in Chicago, IL.
• Provide engaging, student-centered instruction for piano, voice, or guitar.
• Coordinate with school administration and maintain punctual, reliable attendance.

Skills

Piano

Voice

Guitar

Education

Music degree

Pedagogy background

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Music Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional substitute music teacher who is comfortable with piano, voice, or guitar to teach at Bucktown Music, our location in Chicago, IL. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in piano or music performance, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $28-32/hour. Health benefits options and a 401K with employer match are available for part- and full-time employees at Ensemble after 30 days of employment.

About Ensemble Music Schools

Ensemble Music Schools is a partnership of community-driven music schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

This posting is for Bucktown Music, an independent music school located in Chicago, IL. Bucktown Music prides themselves on providing fun, personalized, and professional music education to students of all skill levels in a positive and welcoming environment.

Learn more about us here: https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are

Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them Our values include:

• Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
• Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28-32 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.