Early Childhood Music Instructor

Early Childhood Music Instructor

Northbrook Community Center - Northbrook, IL 60062

Salary Range $18.00 - $50.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Performing Arts

Description

Inspire a love of music in our community with the littlest members! The Northbrook Park District is seeking a passionate and skilled Music Instructor to provide high-quality, engaging instruction that helps students ages 0-5 explore and grow in their musical expression!

This position is responsible for teaching assigned classes in a designated program area, within established program guidelines and while providing the proper guidance and support for each participant. Class instruction will be for adult and child and will focus on the overall exposure and experimentation of music, sound, and creativity! Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District

Pay & Schedule: $18.00 - $50.00 Per Hour

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

Wednesday & Saturday Mornings 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Anticipated Start Date: 10/26/2026

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements lessons or schedule supporting the established program curriculum.
• Actively engages all students and provides support and constructive feedback.
• Tracks attendance records and documents student progress, when required.
• Prepares students for end of session shows or recitals as needed.
• Prepares students/attendees for games as needed.
• Arrives before class start time to inspect instruction space, set-up equipment and supplies if needed and greet students.
• Regularly updates Leisure Services Supervisor on the condition of the teaching space and equipment.
• Plans and organizes class routines, projects, performances, recital(s), when required.
• Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

Qualifications

Degree from four-year college or university with major course work in the subject area being taught, or supplemented by four (4) years teaching experience or experience working in the program area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills.

Skills & Abilities:

• Lead and interact positively with children and adults
• Teach through demonstration of specific subject matter being taught
• Can work independently and efficiently
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work with co-workers and the public in a professional manner during stressful situations
• Become CPR/AED Certified

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of subject material being taught
• Hands-on experience working with children
• District safety policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time and use arms and hands to demonstrate subject matter.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus.