What are the responsibilities and job description for the CE Instructor - Early Years Music Instructor (Group classes, Ages 0-7) position at William Rainey Harper College?
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music education, early childhood music, or related field; formal training in early music pedagogy required.
- Proven experience teaching group classes to young children (0-7 years).
- Passion for diverse learners; bilingual/multilingual skills strongly preferred (e.g., Mandarin/Cantonese, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, etc.) to serve our multicultural community.
- Excellent communication, positive attitude, and responsiveness to emails/inquiries from coordinators and families.
- Commitment to lifelong musical development and high instructional standards.
- Ability to teach related instruments is a plus.
Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks an Early Years Music Instructor to lead engaging group classes for children ages 0-7. This position starts in the Fall 2026 semester (contingent on enrollment) and involves evening/weekend hours plus attendance at student recitals and performances.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is primarily indoors and sedentary.
Equipment and Tools Used:
Utilizes standard office equipment to perform the duties of the job.
Supervision:
Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Community Music and Arts Center.
Teach interactive group music classes focused on early childhood development (ages 0-7), incorporating historical instruments, songs, and activities from early music traditions.
Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and curricula that foster musicality, motor skills, language, and social growth.
Maintain a consistent teaching schedule and communicate proactively with parents/guardians.
Integrate technology (e.g., apps, recordings) to enhance instruction.
Collaborate with other instructors for mixed-age classes.