Youth Music Teacher - Piano/Guitar
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Education / Teaching
Music / Audio Production
Open Positions
- Piano Instructor
- Guitar Instructor
- Part-Time
- Flexible Options
- Monday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Tuesday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Wednesday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Thursday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Friday, closed
- Saturday, 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Sunday, closed
- $25 per Hour
- Full Training
- Development Opportunities
- 1099 Position
- Chicago, Illinois
- North Mayfair / Jefferson Park
- 4900 W Elston Ave
UpBeat Music & Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2013 to help youth reach their fullest potential through music education. UpBeat believes economics should not be a barrier to music education access, and the organization and its donors provide many scholarships to underserved youth every year. Their teachers are a passionate group who make a difference in the lives of each and every student - they are not only outstanding musicians, but relate to young people and their unique needs.
Individual and peer-based small group learning environments help to facilitate social and emotional growth, while students learn the fundamentals of music performance and theory, gaining confidence and self-esteem along the way. UpBeat currently employs 15 instructors, along with 5 interns and a studio manager, and they are excited to welcome more teachers to their team!
The new instructors will focus on piano and/or guitar instruction, based on their areas of expertise and interest.
Students range from age 5 to young adult. Nearly all lessons are in-person at the UpBeat studio, with virtual lessons offered only in special circumstances.
Overall duties include:
- teach 30-minute and 45-minute individual lessons
- teach in group settings when needed
- teach theory, technique, performance, and composition
- utilize exercises and games to motivate students
- conduct ongoing assessments of achievements through formal and informal testing
- help to coordinate and support program activities
- contribute towards organizing activities, curriculum design, and student / parent feedback
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate musician to make a difference in the lives of youth through music.
Requirements- proficiency on piano and/or guitar
- strong understanding of music theory
- a passion for working with youth
- previous experience in music education, summer camps, or similar settings preferred
- previous teaching experience preferred
- formal music education or training
- we are unable to consider self-taught musicians at this time
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at or call .
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