Ravinia
Violin Instructor Sistema Ravinia Austin Nucleo Chicago IL
Ravinia, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
This role is a part-time, hourly instructional employee position that averages 6-8 hours per week. Sistema Ravinia programming runs throughout the school year and 2-4 weeks during the summer.
The high strings (violin) instructor will teach students in small (violin studio) and large (high string sectionals) groups of elementary and middle school students participating in the Sistema Ravinia Austin nucleo. The high strings instructor reports to the Program Manager and will be part of a team of instructors that will inspire all participating students and be responsible for maintaining a standard of excellence and upholding the values and mission for Sistema Ravinia. The ideal candidate will be an extraordinary teacher, artist, mentor, and model for Sistema Ravinia students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach violin studio and high string sectionals (violin/viola)
Assist with full orchestra rehearsals and large ensembles as needed
Foster student empowerment and focus on the holistic education of each child
Engage students through the development of creative lesson plans that foster social and musical growth
Active participation and collaboration in faculty development sessions to help create and implement shared ideals, and innovative curriculum and pedagogy that supports each child holistically
Assess student progress on an ongoing basis
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Enthusiasm for El Sistema and its philosophy of social change through music
Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and community
Superior interpersonal skills
Education and Experience
Experience working with groups of children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model
Experience and desire to work with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
Bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years related work experience
Work Environment
Working at GR Clark Elementary school in the Austin community; work sites may also include the Kehrein Center for the Arts (Austin community) and Ravinia (Highland Park)
Working after school two to three days per week with some evenings and weekends required for concerts and special activities (anticipated hours: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45-5:15pm; Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00pm)
Ability to travel to the Kehrein Center for the Arts (5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644) for large orchestra rehearsals combined with the Sistema Ravinia Lawndale nucleo.
Interaction with young students, parents, and administrators where the safety of the students is paramount
Compensation
$50 per hour for instructional time and $25 per hour for non-instructional time (meetings, professional learning, and curriculum development)
About the Program
Sistema Ravinia is an intensive orchestral music education program that provides daily music training for students at two schools in the Austin community. Participating students meet after school throughout the year at their nucleo (program site) and are taught in sectionals and full orchestra. Shaped by the philosophy of the noted El Sistema model, Ravinia has embraced the notion of transforming groups of children into communities of musicians who in turn transform their communities.
Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Ravinia strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success and we strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees. Ravinia does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.
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This role is a part-time, hourly instructional employee position that averages 6-8 hours per week. Sistema Ravinia programming runs throughout the school year and 2-4 weeks during the summer.
The high strings (violin) instructor will teach students in small (violin studio) and large (high string sectionals) groups of elementary and middle school students participating in the Sistema Ravinia Austin nucleo. The high strings instructor reports to the Program Manager and will be part of a team of instructors that will inspire all participating students and be responsible for maintaining a standard of excellence and upholding the values and mission for Sistema Ravinia. The ideal candidate will be an extraordinary teacher, artist, mentor, and model for Sistema Ravinia students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach violin studio and high string sectionals (violin/viola)
Assist with full orchestra rehearsals and large ensembles as needed
Foster student empowerment and focus on the holistic education of each child
Engage students through the development of creative lesson plans that foster social and musical growth
Active participation and collaboration in faculty development sessions to help create and implement shared ideals, and innovative curriculum and pedagogy that supports each child holistically
Assess student progress on an ongoing basis
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Enthusiasm for El Sistema and its philosophy of social change through music
Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and community
Superior interpersonal skills
Education and Experience
Experience working with groups of children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model
Experience and desire to work with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
Bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years related work experience
Work Environment
Working at GR Clark Elementary school in the Austin community; work sites may also include the Kehrein Center for the Arts (Austin community) and Ravinia (Highland Park)
Working after school two to three days per week with some evenings and weekends required for concerts and special activities (anticipated hours: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45-5:15pm; Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00pm)
Ability to travel to the Kehrein Center for the Arts (5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644) for large orchestra rehearsals combined with the Sistema Ravinia Lawndale nucleo.
Interaction with young students, parents, and administrators where the safety of the students is paramount
Compensation
$50 per hour for instructional time and $25 per hour for non-instructional time (meetings, professional learning, and curriculum development)
About the Program
Sistema Ravinia is an intensive orchestral music education program that provides daily music training for students at two schools in the Austin community. Participating students meet after school throughout the year at their nucleo (program site) and are taught in sectionals and full orchestra. Shaped by the philosophy of the noted El Sistema model, Ravinia has embraced the notion of transforming groups of children into communities of musicians who in turn transform their communities.
Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Ravinia strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success and we strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees. Ravinia does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.
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