The Grant Park Music Festival (the Festival) in Chicago, Illinois seeks two (2) Teaching Artists for the 2022 Festival season. Members of the Festival’s Education and Community Engagement team, the Teaching Artists are responsible for delivering instruction and managing program evaluation for the Festival’s Classical Campers program. Teaching Artists share their love of classical music with children ages 6 - 12 and Special Recreation groups of all ages from Chicago Park District day camps across the city. The program features engaging activities, hands-on instrument introductions, and up-close access to the musicians of Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park. The Teaching Artists report to the Festival’s Education and Community Engagement Manager.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Festival’s Education and Community Engagement Manager and education consultant, collaborating on and teaching curriculum and lesson plans for the Classical Campers program throughout the summer.
• Maintain inventory of musical instruments, craft supplies, technical equipment as needed for Classical Campers programming.
• Create collateral materials (e.g., posters, signs, crafts, activity packets, and props) to support approved curriculum.
• Participate in community engagement activities such as instrument petting zoos and pop-up events.
• Craft end-of-season Classical Campers report reviewing the successes and challenges of the season, including camper data, daily survey results, activity reports, and general suggestions for improvement.
• Act as ambassadors for the Festival, working to create an inclusive, fun, and safe environment for campers

MINIMUM CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Music degree and/or active teaching certification.
• Experience working effectively with students aged 6 - 12 from a variety of backgrounds. Experience working children and adults with disabilities a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of, and passion for, classical music and teaching children.
• Highly adaptable, resourceful, and a proven team player.
• Ability to load instruments and props onto rolling carts, ability to work outdoors at times and possibly in inclement weather.

COMPENSATION/SCHEDULE

• $18/hour; 20 - 25 hours per week. This position is non-exempt.
• Must be available mid-June through mid-August (some planning work in early June).
• Hours are typically 10am – 3pm, Tuesday through Friday, plus prep time as needed and with some occasional community engagement activities in the evenings and on weekends.

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY 

The Grant Park Orchestral Association (the Association) has implemented a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy is consistent with our duty to maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, to eliminate any direct threats to the health or safety of individuals in the workplace, and to safeguard the health of our staff, musicians, patrons, and the community at large. This policy will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and is based on guidance from Chicago Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
 
Those seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form here and submit to Hannah Lehman, Chief Financial Officer (hannah.lehman [at] gpmf.org). 


CLASSICAL CAMPERS PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Classical Campers offers a memorable and accessible field trip experience intended to spark curiosity and foster interest in classical music for future audiences who may not otherwise have had exposure to a symphony orchestra.
• The Festival hosts the Classical Campers program for children ages 6 - 12 and Special Recreation groups of all ages. In summer 2022, we expect to host nearly 1,600 attendees from up to 30 different Chicago neighborhoods. Bus service is provided by the Festival.
• Participants learn about the instruments and sections of the orchestra with Teaching Artists and guest musicians, take part in hands-on musical activities, and conclude their day with a visit to a Festival rehearsal and a Q&A session with Festival guest artists and orchestra members.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
For more than 85 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago's summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in the city's most spectacular setting, the Festival continues to be the summer gathering place for all of Chicago. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the official home of the Grant Park Music Festival, with free seats available for every concert.

The Festival strives to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our city and the audiences we serve. People of all backgrounds and experiences, and especially those that have been historically underrepresented in the field, are encouraged to apply for open positions at the Festival. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

The Festival is led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, along with Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell, Grant Park Orchestral Association President and CEO Paul Winberg, and Board Chair Adam Grais.

For more information on the Grant Park Music Festival, please visit our website: gpmf.org.