General Music Teaching Artist - South Side

The People's Music School is Chicago’s oldest and largest completely free nonprofit music school, providing transformational music instruction to over 800 1st-12th students in Chicago. From putting an instrument in an aspiring young musician's hand for the first time, to teaching students how to read and write music and perform in an ensemble, The People's Music School provides opportunity and instruction at sites located in four Chicago communities: Uptown, Albany Park, Back of the Yards, and the Greater South Side. The primary role of the General Music teaching artist is providing instruction for elementary-aged students and delivering a curriculum that includes elements of theory, individual performance, ensemble performance, improvisation, and composition. Research shows that women, people of color, and people from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. 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