Early Childhood Music Teacher

Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, and available studio space

Seeking good singers who love children and are looking for part-time hourly work.
Starting pay is $40/hour.

Current open position requirements (see below for qualifications):

• Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday morning availability (now-May, then September on)
• Wednesday & Saturday availability (June-August)
• Strong singer with live performance experience
• Experience working with children ages 0-5
• Willingness to travel within the Northside of Chicago on a regular basis
• Willingness to travel to the suburbs, Westside, & Southside on occasional basis (travel bonus included)
• Must have reliable transportation.

Flexible Scheduling: Hours vary from 1-10 per week, depending on student demand and teacher availability, and are not guaranteed. The Training Program is stipend pay and takes approximately 15 hours to complete.

Hiring & training will take place over the month of March for an April start date.

We offer high quality, super fun and interactive early childhood music education classes for families with children ages 0-5.

We also provide in‑school and after‑school music education classes for Infants - 5th Grade.

We are a mobile business! Classes are held in various spaces throughout the Northside of Chicago including indoors, outdoors, in schools, and in student’s homes, with occasional special events in the city and suburbs. Most of our classes are in Lakeview & Lincoln Park.

This position is 90% singing & dancing. Teachers are responsible for learning high volumes of music in short periods of time and practicing lesson plans. In addition to teaching your classes, you will be expected to occasionally participate in marketing events, birthday parties, special events, subbing for other teachers, and occasional projects.

• MUST be a good singer
• MUST love working with small children
• MUST be able to play ukulele (C, F, Am, and G7 chords)
• Experience performing live as a singer
• Experience with children ages 0-5

• Must be able to sing in tune a cappella
• Must be able to project voice over a group of 25 people unassisted by microphone
• Must be able to keep and model a steady beat in duple, triple, and mixed meters (we can teach mixed meters to you)
• Must be able to lift small children
• Must be able to play songs with C, F, Am, and G7 chords on ukulele
• Professional vocal training is a plus
• Strong sight‑singing skills are a plus
• Knowledge of music theory is a plus
• Experience in yoga is a plus

This job is ideal for a professional musician, singer, actor, parent, or grad student seeking consistent but flexible part‑time work to supplement their income with something fun and meaningful. We support diverse communities and encourage all to apply.

Class pay starts at $40/hour, project pay is $25/hour, birthday parties are $50-$75/hour.