Violin Instructor - Merit Music in Communities
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DescriptionMerit School of Music seeks a violin Instructor to teach beginning and intermediate students through the Merit Music in Communities (MMIC) program, primarily in the South Shore neighborhood. Students in the MMIC program are comprised of students from the beginning through advanced levels in grades 2 through 8. The violin instructor can expect to teach 6-10 hours per week in various schools and locations around the South Shore neighborhood.Organization OverviewMerit School of Music is a community music school in Chicago's West Loop. Our primary goals are to help young people transform their lives and experience personal growth through music by providing access to sustained participation. For more than 40 years, we have been home to a diverse community of talented young musicians and have acted as a springboard for achieving full musical and personal potential.Reporting RelationshipThe Violin Instructor reports to the Strings, Orchestra, and Chamber Music Program Director.Responsibilities of Violin Instructor include, but are not limited to:Teaching and Instruction – 85%
Teach weekly group classes to students in grades 2 through 8.Prepare students for two to three performances per year.Follow Merit's benchmarks for large ensemble instruction.Support students' growth through Merit's continuum of programming.
Administrative Duties – 15%
Track student attendance and provide student assessments and recommendations for supplemental program offerings.Assist the String Program Manager with instrument and supply distribution and collection.Facilitate communication with string students and parents about student behavior, attendance, and upcoming performances and programs.Attend Merit faculty meetings and departmental meetings.Other projects as assigned.
Skills and QualificationsMust-have CharacteristicsBachelor's degree in music or equivalent experience and training.Demonstrated success teaching beginning violin in a small group setting of similar age (grades 2 - 4).Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students.Ability to communicate effectively and work well with Merit staff and partnering leadership.Punctual, professional, and collegial.Proven commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Antiracism (IDEA) work.The ability to reliably travel via car or public transportation to the South Shore neighborhood.Preferred, but not requiredExperience working with staff liaison, administration, and private lesson teachers to support the string program.ScheduleThe violin instructor can expect to teach 6-10 hours per week at various schools in the Chicagoland area, primarily in the South Shore neighborhood.Compensation and ApplicationHourly base rates are calculated using a proprietary method that considers years of experience, recruitment/retention skills, studio size, education, and established success as a teacher. Base rates range from $40 to $80 per hour for private lessons, with an additional $2.00 per hour added to the base rate for group classes. Large ensembles pay 1.5x the group class rate. Offsite faculty are reimbursed for mileage as calculated from Merit's main campus. Full-time faculty (780 annual teaching hours) qualify for insurance benefits. 401K eligibility begins at 500 annual teaching hours after one year of employment.To apply, please upload your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for this role. Please apply before Monday, August 5, 2024. Materials should be compatible with Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.ALAANA/BIPOC people, trans and gender nonconforming people, and women are encouraged to apply.Compensation:
$40 - $80 per hour commensurate with experience.
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