Qi Gong Instructor (PT)

Summary:
The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time Qi Gong instructor to teach group classes at its Lincoln Square location.

Schedule: Weekends, 1-3 hours per week

Location: Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park

Duties:

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to various skill levels, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
• Monitor and assess individual students' progress, providing personalized feedback and adjustments to improve technique and performance.

Qualifications:

• Certified Qi Gong Instructor or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching Qi Gong classes preferred.
• High level of technique and personal responsibility.
• Ability to teach beginners through advanced levels required.
• Ability to teach students of all ages, from young children to adults.
• Knowledge of diverse wellness practices and body conditioning techniques preferred.
• Ability to teach online a plus.
• Must be able to work weekends.

What We Offer:

Discounts at the School and some voluntary benefits are available for part-time employees.

To be considered for this role, please apply through our Career Center.

About 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 broad array of private lessons, and over 400 concerts and community events per year.

Old Town School of Folk Music opened its Lincoln Square facility in 1998 and expanded in 2012. The Old Town School operates two campuses in Chicago's Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, including world-class concert halls, classrooms, an award-winning music store, and a music resource center. Online classes were introduced in 2020 and students from nearly every state and a dozen countries participated throughout the pandemic. Children's classes are also held at several suburban satellite locations. More information is available at oldtownschool.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community-focused organization.