Job Title
Early Years Music Instructor
Job Description
Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks an Early Years Music Instructor to lead engaging group classes for children ages 0-7. This position starts in the Fall 2026 semester (contingent on enrollment) and involves evening/weekend hours plus attendance at student recitals and performances. Work is primarily indoors and sedentary. Utilizes standard office equipment to perform the duties of the job. Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Community Music and Arts Center.
Responsibilities
Teach interactive group music classes focused on early childhood development (ages 0-7), incorporating historical instruments, songs, and activities from early music traditions. Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and curricula that foster musicality, motor skills, language, and social growth. Maintain a consistent teaching schedule and communicate proactively with parents/guardians. Integrate technology (e.g., apps, recordings) to enhance instruction. Collaborate with other instructors for mixed-age classes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music education, early childhood music, or related field; formal training in early music pedagogy required. Proven experience teaching group classes to young children (0-7 years). Passion for diverse learners; bilingual/multilingual skills strongly preferred (e.g., Mandarin/Cantonese, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, etc.) to serve our multicultural community. Excellent communication, positive attitude, and responsiveness to emails/inquiries from coordinators and families. Commitment to lifelong musical development and high instructional standards. Ability to teach related instruments is a plus.
Job Identification
Job Category Contingent Staff
Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US
Job Schedule Part time
Salary Range $45 per hour for group classes
Grant-funded position? No
Budget-Neutral Position? No
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