Music Teacher, Band Director Job at Music & Arts, Itasca, IL

  • Music & Arts
  • Itasca, IL

Job Description

We are looking for music educators to join our Music Education Services department for teaching positions! This role will provide music instruction at local schools. Ideal educators will have a passion for teaching music and a high level of energy. Interviewing now: multiple positions available for the Fall 26 School Year. Responsibilities Teach music classes in schools both in group settings and in one-on‑one settings based on contracts with each school. Class sizes vary from a few students to over 50 kids. Use recruiting tools, set up instrument testing events, recruitment nights, and other programs to entice kids at a school to join the band/orchestra program. This may require on‑site activities after school hours. Prepare lesson plans, curriculum and benchmarking for all students, report on the progress of students against those benchmarks via progress reports and report cards. Benchmarks for each instrument and experience level will be provided. Maintain quality relationships with school administration and principals to secure schedules for classes, notify schools of changes to classes or schedules, and notify the office if students are not attending or have other issues in class. Coordinate concerts, solo & ensemble activities, and other events and performances to engage with students and parents. Work with retail store and education representatives to make sure students have the instrument and supplies necessary to be successful in class. Teach summer lessons and continuing education activity to students that wish to continue over the summer. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree is required in Music Education 3‑5 years of music teacher experience (new grads may be considered with required completion of internal training and mentoring programs) State Teaching license required Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance Benefits For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options. Pay Rate $44,000 - $45,000/yr depending on background and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑ related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‑818‑735‑8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Summer work, Work at office, Local area, Night shift

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