CHICAGO, ILPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Chicago High School for the Arts

• Job overview

  The 2025-2026 Music Production Instructor at The Chicago High School for the Arts teaches students digital music creation and production, fostering artistic and technical skills in contemporary music genres.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The instructor will prepare and deliver structured lessons, manage classroom and student progress, communicate with parents and staff, participate in school events, and collaborate with faculty to support student success and uphold school values.

• Compensation and benefits

  This is a part-time position paying $55/hour for teaching and $30/hour for non-instructional duties; benefits are not specified.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Music or related fields, preferably 7 years of professional music experience and 4 years teaching experience, strong communication, classroom management, organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse students.

• Work environment and culture

  The school values diversity, a high-accountability culture, creativity, and continuous staff development in a supportive arts-focused environment.

• Company information

  The Chicago High School for the Arts is a pre-professional arts school focused on developing diverse, artistically gifted students through intensive arts training and college preparatory curriculum.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in Chicago with no travel required except for optional professional development.

• Application process

  Applicants must apply online with a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 professional references; background checks are required and incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Unique job features

  The role emphasizes hands-on music production skills using digital audio workstations and real-world music technology in a conservatory-level high school setting.

Company overview

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) is a public arts high school in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to providing a rigorous pre-professional arts training program combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Established in 2009, ChiArts offers majors in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and creative writing, allowing students to develop their artistic talents while ensuring academic excellence. The school is funded through a combination of public funding and private donations, making it accessible to talented students from diverse backgrounds. ChiArts has a history of producing graduates who go on to prestigious colleges and successful careers in the arts.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your expertise in modern music production techniques including proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs), beat making, recording, editing, and mixing, emphasizing your ability to teach these skills to high school students.

• Focus on showcasing your experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and your passion for fostering creativity and collaboration among diverse student populations, aligning with ChiArts’ mission and educational approach.

• Apply through multiple channels such as the official ChiArts website (www.chiarts.org) and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Music Production Instructor role.

• Connect with current faculty or staff in the Music Department at The Chicago High School for the Arts on LinkedIn to inquire about the position; use ice breakers like commenting on recent school events, expressing admiration for ChiArts’ commitment to diversity and arts education, or asking about their approach to integrating technology in music instruction.

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