CE Instructor - Early Years Music Instructor (Group classes, Ages 0-7)

Harper College

Palatine, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Cantonese Chinese Language, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Korean Language, Lesson Plans, Mandarin Chinese Language, Multicultural, Multilingual, Music, Music Education, Online Courses, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Polish Language, School Attendance, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Palatine, IL

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About the Company

Harper College

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