Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Harper College

CE Instructor - Early Years Music Instructor (Group classes, Ages 0-7) (230978)

Pay: $45/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Palatine, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

Career Insights for Music Teacher

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Illinois data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Music Teacher teaches music classes in elementary to secondary school, or recreationally. May teach general music or specialize in voice or vocal, piano, violin, guitar, band, conductor, or choir instruction.

$48,258 / year median in Illinois

+16% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music education, early childhood music, or related field; formal training in early music pedagogy required.
Proven experience teaching group classes to young children (0-7 years).
Passion for diverse learners; bilingual/multilingual skills strongly preferred (e.g., Mandarin/Cantonese, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, etc.) to serve our multicultural community.
Excellent communication, positive attitude, and responsiveness to emails/inquiries from coordinators and families.
Commitment to lifelong musical development and high instructional standards.
Ability to teach related instruments is a plus.

Job Description Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks an Early Years Music Instructor to lead engaging group classes for children ages 0-7. This position starts in the Fall 2026 semester (contingent on enrollment) and involves evening/weekend hours plus attendance at student recitals and performances.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is primarily indoors and sedentary.

Equipment and Tools Used:

Utilizes standard office equipment to perform the duties of the job.

Supervision:

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Community Music and Arts Center. Responsibilities Teach interactive group music classes focused on early childhood development (ages 0-7), incorporating historical instruments, songs, and activities from early music traditions. Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and curricula that foster musicality, motor skills, language, and social growth. Maintain a consistent teaching schedule and communicate proactively with parents/guardians. Integrate technology (e.g., apps, recordings) to enhance instruction. Collaborate with other instructors for mixed-age classes. Job Info Job Identification 230978 Job Category Contingent Staff Posting Date 03/23/2026, 02:18 PM Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US Job Schedule Part time Salary Range $45 per hour for group classes Grant-funded position? No Budget-Neutral Position? No Salary Account Number 2253-4010-771-5103002-00000-000