ABOUT US
Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning parks and recreation agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational programs, classes, and events as well as facilities, parks and open spaces! Our Bravo Music Academy is home to 5 state-of-the-art music instruction rooms. We currently have 6 instructors and are looking to add 4 more to accommodate growing demand!
JOB SUMMARY: As a music instructor, you will teach both private and group lessons of approximately 6-8 participants for piano (ages 7+) and guitar (ages 8+). We are also looking for private-only music instructors for voice, violin, and drums (ages 10+). Our music instructors follow curriculum to teach age-appropriate musical skills and provide regular progress updates to parents. Our music instructors notify the Music Coordinator of their availability to teach, follow our program policies including rescheduling and/or make-up classes, and prepare students for an annual recital.
QUALIFICATIONS: The best applicants must be skilled in their particular musical area. Prior teaching experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in music and/or teaching certificate highly desirable. Our music instructors must be positive, friendly, encouraging, supportive, effective communicators, effective teachers, reliable, punctual and organized.
SCHEDULING & PAY: These are part-time year-round positions starting immediately. The schedule will vary depending on instructor’s availability (average 5-15 hours per week). Hourly pay range is $20/hour to $28/hour DOQ (depending on qualifications) and class type.
PERKS & PRIVILEGES: These are PART-TIME LEVEL 3 positions and are eligible for the following internal privileges:
• Free fitness center membership!
• Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools!
• One free program registration per season for self or family (see definition)!
• 10% discount on other program registrations
• Free paddle boat rental at Volkening Lake!
• Free open gym admission! And more!
** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **
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