Substitute Music Teacher (voice and piano) - Chicago, IL

Ensemble Performing Arts

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Chicago, IL Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking fun, experienced, and professional voice and piano substitute music instructors to teach at our Chicago area schools. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON!

Substitute teachers will be contacted when there is a deficit in a main teacher's schedule but consistency is appreciated by both students and school staff, and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Are schools are located in these cities:

  • Northbrook (Christopher Laughlin School of Music)
  • Schaumburg (Schaumburg Music Academy)
  • Naperville (Musical Expressions)
  • Orland Park (The Music Connection)
  • Palatine (The Music Room)
  • Geneva (Hix Brothers Music School)
  • South Elgin (Music Education Centers)
  • Rogers Park and Norwood Park (Flatts & Sharp Music Company)
  • Bucktown (Bucktown Music, Inc.)
  • Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance, music education, pedagogy, or equivalent performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check.

    Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $28-$32/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 90 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble. Reliable substitute teachers are often considered for promotion to fully rostered teacher status.

    About Ensemble Schools

    Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music & dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

    https://www.ensembleschools.com

    Who We Are
    Our mission is to provide excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our values include:

    • Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
    • Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
    • Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

    Contact Info

    To apply for this position, please send a resume and brief cover letter to Anna Ahrens through this portal. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

    Job Type: Employee

    Pay: $27-$30 per hour

    About this role

    Summary

    Teach voice and piano in schools, requiring music background and punctuality

    Job title

    Substitute Music Teacher (voice and piano)

    Experience level

    demonstrated

    Industry

    education

    Location requirements

    In Chicago, in-person work allowed

    Salary

    $0k–$0k

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    music performancemusic educationreliable transportationbackground check

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    voicepiano
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Chicago, IL, USA

    On-site City
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