Music Program Instructor Program at After School Matters Chicago, IL

Summary of Position

This is a part‑time position scheduled for approximately 18 hours per week for 6 weeks. The program runs from June 22, 2026 through July 31, 2026.

• Plan and facilitate a 6‑week curriculum, including field trips and recruiting guest speakers from various music disciplines to enhance training.
• Create structure and support for teens, including agenda setting, group norms, and adherence to ASM’s supportive behavior management plan and incident reporting procedures.
• Teach participants the fundamentals of songwriting, music production, vocal performance, and collaborative music‑making.
• Lead teens in planning and executing a final showcase performance, demonstrating their learning and original creative work.
• Conduct teen interviews, select participants by roster deadlines, and complete all required data entry (interview outcomes, attendance, checklists, program reports, surveys).
• Prepare and manage program budgets in accordance with ASM guidelines.
• Guide teens through hands‑on creative projects, including recording sessions, songwriting workshops, chorus rehearsals, and production labs.
• Supervise teens at an average 10:1 teen‑to‑instructor ratio.
• Intentionally expose participants to a wide range of music careers, including performing, producing, engineering, songwriting, and artist management.
• Maintain a complete program curriculum plan following ASM’s Program Planner expectations.

• Demonstrated practical knowledge of music performance, production, or songwriting.
• Classroom or group management experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teens, parents, ASM staff, guest artists, and community partners.
• Intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Google Suite and basic music software.
• Cultural competence and the ability to support teens from diverse backgrounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in the music industry or a related creative field is highly preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring teens is highly preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and youth development is required.

Summer programs run June 22, 2026 – July 31, 2026, Monday through Thursday. Additional hours are allotted for planning, professional development, and meetings. Program hours: 10:00 am – 2:15 pm.

$20–27 per hour, depending on experience and education.

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.