Positions Available

Children's Dance and Movement Instructor (Early Childhood) - Part-time

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a talented, experienced, and enthusiastic individual to teach its group dance and movement classes for children ages 2 through 6.

The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Dance or Early Childhood Education, along with at least two years of teaching experience with children. A thorough knowledge of classroom management, dance techniques, and movement activities is required.

This position includes weekday mornings classes (less than 3 hours per week, to start) and requires occasional weekend subbing availability.

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.

Human Resource Assistant - Part-time

The Old Town School seeks a part-time Human Resource Assistant to help with a variety of generalist duties, including all steps in the recruitment process, benefits administration, time-off record keeping, and employee customer service in all forms.

Must have at least 2 years human resource experience, including responsibility for confidential information, and must be able to work without direct supervision at times. Computer skills and basic HR knowledge are required.

This position will require approximately 20 - 24 hours per week, with some flexibility in setting up a regular schedule, but candidates must be able to work some afternoons and evenings.

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.

Radio Theater Instructor for Summer Camp 2008

New!

Part Time, July 21-August 15, 2008

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a Radio Theater instructor for our 2008 Summer Theater Camp. Responsibilities include working with students every morning, Monday-Friday, to create a “sound only” theater piece within the context of a 5-10 year-old classroom, which will be performed as part of a camp recital on August 15.

Applicants for this instructor position should have at least 3 years experience working with children ages 5-10 in a theater context. Experience in radio theater production, as well as a bachelor’s degree, are both required. Instructor should have lots of energy, patience, and creativity and should be extremely comfortable teaching and managing children. Organization, leadership, and a dedication to one’s work community are all necessary.

A serious commitment to working with children is absolutely essential.

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter as soon as possible to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.

Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Associate - Part-time

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a part-time Customer Service Associate. Responsibilities include registering students, selling tickets to shows, answering incoming phone calls and providing information to visitors.

Applicants must be friendly, articulate, detail-oriented and willing to pitch in where needed. 3 years customer service experience and computer skills are required. Must be able to play at least one instrument at an intermediate level. Bilingual Spanish skills highly desired. An interest in art, dance, theatre and education is helpful.

Absolutely must be available weekends and evenings.

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.

Contact Us

If you would like to submit a resume, include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Send it to:

  • Old Town School of Folk Music
  • Attn: Human Resources
  • 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
  • Chicago, IL 60625
  • hr@oldtownschool.org
  • Fax: 773-506-2414

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Old Town School of Folk Music does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and desire diversity in our workforce.