Guitar Teacher-South Elgin, IL

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional guitar teacher to teach part-time at Music Education Centers of America, our South Elgin, IL location. The position requires in-app instruction; the ability to teach in English and Spanish is a plus. Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but consistency is appreciated by students and staff.

• Instruct students in guitar in a professional, engaging manner.
• Maintain consistency in scheduled classes.
• Pass a routine background check.

• Strong music background, evidenced by a degree in music performance or equivalent performing experience.
• Demonstrated love of teaching and experience working with young musicians.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Ability to pass a routine background check.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience, in the range of $20–$30 per hour. After 90 days on the job, all employees are eligible for a 401(K) program with employer matching. Health benefit packages are available for all part‑ and full‑time employees at Ensemble.

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community‑driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success. This posting is for Music Education Training Centers of America (MECA), our South Elgin, IL location. MECA offers lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums/percussion, brass, woodwinds, and strings, as well as group classes for all ages. With a focus on education, we strive to provide a studio where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can learn to make music in both a comfortable and affordable environment.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of musical instruction, while simultaneously offering the services and products to support how each student learns best.

Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:

• Stewardship:
  We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
• Growth:
  Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth.
• Stagehands:
  Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools, championing our teachers and students as the real stars of the show.

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Please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Stephanie Henry through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our musical community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part‑time
Pay: $20–$30 per hour