CHICAGO METAMORPHOSIS ORCHESTRA PROJECT
POSITION: STRINGS TEACHING ARTIST
Primary experience with Violin, Viola, or Cello, but comfortable working with all strings
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Title: Strings Teaching Artist
Location: Mary Lyon Elementary School (2941 N McVicker Ave, Chicago IL)
Reports to: Program Manager
Hours: Mon – Fri, 3:30-5:00 PM (flexible)
Compensation: $42 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Inquiry: Send your resume and cover letter to kelsey@chimop.org
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Position Summary:
The Teaching Artist (TA) is responsible for teaching group lessons to small groups of young student orchestra musicians. The TA will work with the ChiMOP Leadership Team to plan efficient lessons that include technique study, repertoire study, music theory, rehearsal and performance etiquette, and an element of play. The TA will be responsible for classroom management, including student behavior during lessons and passing periods.
Expectations:
The TA will create clear lesson plans for each group lesson that can be articulated to the Leadership Team as necessary and will include technique studies that address relevant repertoire challenges, goals for technique and repertoire work, and games or contests to challenge and engage students.
The TA will make a concerted effort to be available for all lessons, rehearsals, and performances, and when not available will communicate unavailability in a timely manner to the Leadership Team.
The TA will perform all functions in the spirit of “Music for Social Change,” meaning that musical goals should not eclipse the broader goals of using music and the orchestra to instill general values and skills such as responsibility, strong work ethic, discipline, kindness, compassion, and teamwork.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer
Strong commitment to the El Sistema philosophy of social change through music and the mission of ChiMOP
Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; post-graduate degree or equivalent experience a plus
Strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy
Experience teaching private lessons
Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds; experience working in underserved communities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and peers as an artist, teacher and citizen
Ability to work under frequent observation
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
COVID:
All ChiMOP staff are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to starting work. When working with students, masks and social distancing must be adhered to per CPS guidelines until further notice.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of the Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age or Veteran Status.