Music Instructor- Seasonal

Overview

• Position Type:
  Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 1/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Noyes Cultural Arts Center

• Collaborate with other Arts Camp Staff
• Attend to the health, safety and discipline of campers at all times, adhering to all Health Department protocols
• Manage supplies and maintain an organized and safe classroom
• Conduct well organized, age-appropriate classes and execute final sharing
• Maintain positive customer relations with campers and their parents
• Perform administrative tasks that support the efficient operations of the program

Plans and implements a general music class for children, ages 5 to 11 in a day camp setting. Camps include instruction in two and three dimensional visual art, drama, dance and music, and creative writing.

• Collaborate with other Arts Camp Staff
• Attend to the health, safety and discipline of campers at all times, adhering to all Health Department protocols
• Manage supplies and maintain an organized and safe classroom
• Conduct well organized, age-appropriate classes and execute final sharing
• Maintain positive customer relations with campers and their parents
• Perform administrative tasks that support the efficient operations of the program

• College degree or completing a degree in the arts, education or related field or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate and collaborate with other artists
• Responsible and reliable
• Prior camp experience and experience teaching children

You must be available Monday through Thursday to work. Camp season runs June 9 to July 31 with a week of training before camp begins. Weekly hours:
Monday through Thursday, approx 9:30 to 3:30 pm

This is a seasonal summer position.

Submit application, resume and interview, after interview may be asked to submit sample lesson plan

Scored interview and lesson plan

To apply for this position, please apply online yofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check

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