Career Center

Job Summary:

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12^th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the School currently enrolls 945 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community.” 

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Adjunct Brass Musician. Our school offers instrumental music for grades 6-12. We are looking for someone who has experience and expertise in teaching brass instruments (e.g. trumpet, baritone, trombone, horn & tuba) to students in grades 6 through 12.In addition to working as a brass private/group lesson instructor, we are seeking a candidate who has experience working with middle school and high school bands through private lesson and sectionals. Close collaboration with department colleagues is necessary in implementing our curricular goals. Flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor are highly desirable qualities.

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter with resume by email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):

Human Resources

Francis W. Parker School

330 W. Webster Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

resumes@fwparker.org

fax: 773.549.4430

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

• Master in Music or a closely related discipline
• Significant private lesson teaching experience
• Experience with band directing
• Experience with Jazz Music
• Experience with multicultural music
• Experience in directing concert band and brass ensembles
• Experience with music technology