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Youth Guitar Teacher Needed - Part-Time Position

CHS Recruiting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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OPEN POSITION Guitar Instructor

SCHEDULE

Part‑Time

1 or 2 Days per Week

Flexible Options

STUDIO HOURS

Monday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Wednesday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Thursday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Saturday, 9:00am to 12:00pm

COMPENSATION

$25 per Hour

LOCATION

Chicago, Illinois

4900 W Elston Ave

North Mayfair / Jefferson Park

ORGANIZATION PROFILE UpBeat Music & Arts is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit that was founded in 2013 to help youth reach their fullest potential through music and the arts. UpBeat believes economics should not be a barrier to music education, and the organization and its donors provide many scholarships to underserved youth every year. Their teachers are a passionate group who make a difference in the lives of each and every student – they are not only outstanding musicians, but relate to young people and their unique needs. Individual and peer‑based small group learning environments help to facilitate social and emotional growth, while students learn the fundamentals of music performance and theory, gaining confidence and self‑esteem along the way. UpBeat currently employs 17 instructors and is excited to welcome more teachers to their team!

POSITION DESCRIPTION The new instructor will focus on guitar/fret instruction. If the instructor is interested in giving voice and/or piano lessons, a small student base can also be provided in those areas.

The instructor will work with children ages 6 to young adult. Nearly all lessons are in‑person at the UpBeat studio, with virtual lessons only offered in special circumstances.

Overall Duties

Teach 30‑minute individual guitar lessons

Teach in group settings when needed

Teach theory, technique, performance, and composition

Utilize exercises and games to motivate students

Conduct ongoing assessments of achievements through formal and informal testing

Help to coordinate and support program activities

Contribute towards organizing activities, curriculum design, and student/parent feedback

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented musician to make a difference in the lives of youth through music.

While teaching experience is preferred, it's not required and full training will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency in guitar performance

Strong understanding of music theory

A passion for working with youth

Previous experience in music education, summer camps, or similar settings preferred

Previous teaching experience preferred

Formal music education or training

We are unable to consider self‑taught musicians at this time

HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@chsrecruiting.com or call (773) 998-1272.

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