Piano Ensemble 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 K-12 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. Responsibilities - Teaching and Instruction 90% Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in music education or performance or equivalent experience/trainingA high level of personal musicianship which includes knowledge of music theory in addition to performing abilityPrior experience teaching specified instrument/ensemble to children of different ages and ability levels a plusWillingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet the needs of TPMS students; flexible and adaptableSelf-motivated and unflappable; ability to work effectively in a busy school environmentKnowledge of a diversity of repertoire appropriate for the age level and ability level of the students taughtExcellent oral and written communication skillsProven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgroundsPersonal commitment to the mission and values of The People’s Music School Physical Demands Research shows that women, people of color, and people from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case.