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Harper College

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

Pay: $45/hr
Posted: 7 weeks ago
Location: Palatine, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 11/5/2026
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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