Mariachi Teaching Artist; PT
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Education / Teaching
Spanish Teacher, Youth Development
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Mariachi Teaching Artist (PT)Part Time Professional Chicago, IL, US
2 days ago Requisition
Salary Range: $60.00 To $60.00 Hourly
Job Summary:
T he Mariachi Teaching Artist develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools.
Schedule:
Variable, based on school needs and residency schedules.
Location:
CPS Schools
Essential Functions:
Designs and implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the School Partnerships Manager.
Builds relationships with students, classroom teachers, and school administration.
Works with the School Partnerships Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with CPS school and curriculum coordinators.
Prepares students for end-of-session performance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, responsive and committed to youth.
Background in playing and teaching Mariachi Band, including but not limited to violin, vihuela, guitarron, etc.
Must have at least one year of experience teaching Mariachi in a large classroom setting.
Able to easily work history and social context into instrument instruction.
Working knowledge of Spanish/English required. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful.
Proficient in Google suite.
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary:
T he Mariachi Teaching Artist develops and delivers Mariachi programming to 3rd-12th graders at CPS schools.
Schedule:
Variable, based on school needs and residency schedules.
Location:
CPS Schools
Essential Functions:
Designs and implements a sequenced and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the goals and desired outcomes of the program in coordination with the School Partnerships Manager.
Builds relationships with students, classroom teachers, and school administration.
Works with the School Partnerships Program Manager to communicate the vision and impact of the program for funding purposes.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with CPS school and curriculum coordinators.
Prepares students for end-of-session performance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
Successful candidates must be motivated, collaborative, responsive and committed to youth.
Background in playing and teaching Mariachi Band, including but not limited to violin, vihuela, guitarron, etc.
Must have at least one year of experience teaching Mariachi in a large classroom setting.
Able to easily work history and social context into instrument instruction.
Working knowledge of Spanish/English required. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
Experience with administrative/organizational tasks including scheduling, tracking activities and reporting is helpful.
Proficient in Google suite.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation : $60.00/hourlyAbout Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music (“OTSFM”) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a non-profit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957, Old Town School provides various music, dance, and arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 weekly class offerings, a…
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