Teaching Assistant - Beginner String Ensemble

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. Job Summary • Act as a consistent and compassionate mentor to each student • Provide high-quality instructional support which leads to excellence in student performance • Assist with set-up and cleanup of spaces used for ensemble rehearsals • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time Responsibilities - Administrative Duties: 10% • Collaborate with Ensemble Conductor and Program Manager • Timely correspondence with Program Manager, Ensemble Conductor, and school staff • Supervise students during transitions and breaktime • Prompt, responsive and professional team member • Assist with other projects as assigned • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time Qualifications • Earned or in-progress undergraduate or graduate degree in music, music education, other degrees that present relevant expertise 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 • Prior experience working with children from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds a plus • Willingness to continuously learn and evolve teaching practices to meet the needs of TPMS students; flexible and adaptable • Experience creating a positive learning environment for all students • 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