Woodwind Instructor: Clarinet for Youth Ensemble

Ravinia Festival; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Chicago Paid Leave

Chicago Sick Leave

Workers Comp Coverage

Unemployment Benefits

Job summary

Ravinia Festival in Chicago seeks a Woodwind Instructor (Clarinet) to lead the Sistema Ravinia West Side nucleo, teaching beginning to intermediate woodwind students in after-school programs. You will run studio rehearsals, supervise activities, and help students reach high musical standards.

The ideal candidate holds a music education degree with strong pedagogy, and can mentor students from diverse backgrounds within Ravinia's Reach Teach Play mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education or equivalent experience.
• Experience teaching beginning to intermediate woodwind students.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead woodwind studio and woodwind sectional rehearsals for grades 4-8
• Teach repertoire and develop student facility per Sistema Ravinia curriculum
• Participate in instructor and conductor meetings and parent meetings
• Assess student progress regularly
• Supervise on-site activities and transitions
• Track attendance and provide supports and interventions
• Cultivate a supportive community environment for students

Skills

Woodwind pedagogy

Rehearsal culture

Mentor role model

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ravinia Festival in Chicago seeks a Woodwind Instructor (Clarinet) to lead the Sistema Ravinia West Side nucleo, teaching beginning to intermediate woodwind students in after-school programs. You will run studio rehearsals, supervise activities, and help students reach high musical standards.

The ideal candidate holds a music education degree with strong pedagogy, and can mentor students from diverse backgrounds within Ravinia's Reach Teach Play mission.