Harp Teaching Artist

Job Title: Teaching Artist, Harp

Location: Chicago, Uptown Academy

Start date: January 9, 2024

Reports to: Program Manager

Job Summary

The primary role of the teaching artist will be teaching small group lessons and private lessons, delivering a curriculum that includes elements of theory, individual performance, ensemble performance, improvisation, and composition.

Responsibilities - Teaching and Instruction 90%

• Deliver high-quality instruction to students in Grades 1st-12th (including theory and composition)
• Act as a consistent and compassionate mentor to each student 
• Active participation in faculty meetings, adjudication of juries, and student performances
• Actively incorporate into classes the pedagogical tools shared in Professional Development Meetings
• Provide high-quality instruction which leads to excellence in student performance

Responsibilities - Administrative Duties 10%

• Communicate rehearsal and student learning expectations with other faculty
• Provide assessment of students’ musical and behavioral progress
• Collaborate with families, administrative staff, and other faculty 
• Timely correspondence with Program Manager, school staff, and parents 
• Create substitute lesson plans for necessary absences
• Supervise students during transitions and breaktime
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in music education or performance or equivalent experience/training
• A high level of personal musicianship which includes knowledge of music theory in addition to performing ability
• Prior experience teaching specified instrument to children of different ages and ability levels a plus
• Willingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet the needs of TPMS students; flexible and adaptable
• Self-motivated and unflappable; ability to work effectively in a busy school environment
• Knowledge of a diversity of repertoire appropriate for the age level and ability level of the students taught

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven experience collaborating and working  with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People’s Music School

Physical Demands

• Requred to move harps
• Occasionally required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Schedule

• Part Time Position: Mondays 3:45 - 8:00pm (Group classes and Private Lessons)
• Location: Uptown Academy, (931 W Eastwood Ave, Chicago, 60640)
• Must be available to work in person

• Mondays 3:45 - 8:00 pm (Private Lessons and Group Classes)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

For more information about The People’s Music School, please visit: www.peoplesmusicschool.org.

The People’s Music School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability or any other protected status in admission or access to, or employment in its programs and activities.