Job description

BBB4E Midwest Youth Choir Level 1 Instructor

Description:
Books, Brushes & Bands for Education (BBB4E) is a Hammond-based non-for-profit organization that has served the community since September 12, 2000. The Midwest Youth Choir (MYC) Level 1 is an afterschool youth music program for students ages 5-7.

We are seeking a vocal arts instructors who exhibits the energy to provide early childhood arts education to children in an underserved area. The program receives students from all across northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. Students in MYC learn to sing properly with correct diction and fundamental music theory appropriate for their age. Some are building their vocabularies, which gives them more confidence to sing and present themselves on and off stage. While singing is the primary curriculum, interdisciplinary elements (movement, drawings) are encouraged for this age group.

Lesson plans, skills assessments and goals must be performed at the start of each semester. Our programs are tuition based but grant dependent, with additional support from sponsors and donations.

Preferred availability:
Summer Session June-August: Classes are twice a week in the evenings with specific schedules to be determined with instructor consideration.

Fall classes begin Oct. 2023 at Hammond Central High School in Hammond, IN.
Monday Evening 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Hourly Rate: Starting hourly rate $25-35.
Time needs to be recorded by the teacher and submitted in a timely manner. Teachers are paid biweekly.
Additional hours (for recruiting, preparation, supplemental work) needs to be preapproved before completing hours.

Objective:
● Provide a safe and fun after school music education for students from grade 5-12 in Northwest

Indiana and the Chicagoland area.
● Help develop singers’ technical skills and confidence when performing
● Work with families of all backgrounds to provide them with a positive learning experience

Responsibilities:
This position reports to the President of the Organization, Michelle Golden.

● Lead a young choral group with a range of experience and skill levels
● Select and prepare music for the choir
● Submit lesson plans and goals for the semester at the beginning of the semester
● Ongoing recruitment of students o Utilize personal network of students and parents o Engage other channels as identified

● Participation in fundraising events o Two events per academic year, which may include up to 6 hours of paid time

● Participation in culminating performances at the end of each session.
● Communicate and work as a team member alongside fellow teachers and the Program Director

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on voice and 3 years experience teaching grade school children, or equivalent

● Strong ability in communication with school aged children, concerned parents, and fellow staff members both oral and written

● Availability once a week during the evening for classes
● Ability to accommodate and address diverse needs in the classroom
● Ability to play piano is highly preferred, additional piano accompaniment will be hired for performances
● Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required
● Must pass a background check

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hammond, IN 46320: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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