Early Childhood Music Teacher
Seeking good singers who love children and are looking for part-time work to supplement their income. Starting pay is $40/hour, plus mileage for classes and events outside our service area. Hours vary from 2-10 per week, depending on student demand and teacher availability. Teachers choose their own class load.
About The Music Playhouse of Chicago
We offer high quality, super fun early childhood music education classes for families with children ages 0-5. We have been serving the families of Lakeview and beyond for just over 15 years.
We are a mobile business! Classes are held in various spaces throughout the Northside of Chicago (mostly Lakeview and Lincoln Park) including indoors, outdoors, virtual, and in schools, student’s homes, and occasional special events in the city and suburbs.
For more information, please see the “About” and “Class Descriptions” pages on our website (link below).
Responsibilities
This position is 90% singing & dancing. Teachers teach regular weekly classes and occasional birthday parties and special events.
Qualifications
- MUST be a good singer
- MUST love small children
- MUST own a car
- Performing experience as a singer
- Some formal music training
- Experience with children ages 0-5
- Must be able to sing in tune and keep a steady beat
- Must be able to lift small children
- Professional vocal training and performance is a plus
- Strong sight-singing skills are a plus
- Education in music theory is a plus
- Ability to play an instrument is a plus, but not required
This job is ideal for a professional musician, singer, actor, parent, or grad student seeking consistent but flexible part-time work to supplement their income with something fun and meaningful. We support diverse communities and encourage all to apply.
Starting pay is $40/hour, plus mileage for classes and events outside our service area.
Please submit your employment history resume, your performing resume, and cover letter to info@themusicplayhouseofchicago.com.
