• Job Description

  Req#: 39706
  Position Type:
  Support Staff (Non-Union)/ Instructional Staff - Teacher
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/23/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Fine Arts
  
  
  Date Available:
  08/11/2025
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  
  
  Performs at an instructional level on all Mariachi instruments (guitar, vihuela, guitarron, violin, and trumpet).
  Maintains a current inventory of district-owned Mariachi instruments and equipment including name/address/phone/parents of the user.
  Maintains a current uniform/traje inventory (as applicable) including name/address/phone/ parents of the user.
  Instruct all students on their instruments at their level to ensure each student's progress and provide individualized instruction as necessary to students.
  Works collaboratively with the district Mariachi team to ensure a consistent, comprehensive, and sequential instructional program for all students in Mariachi.
  Fulfills all responsibilities of paper work, such as purchase requisitions, attendance, rosters, district reports, mileage reimbursements, timesheets, and all other forms required for specific tasks.
  Assist with scheduling of Mariachi activities and concerts, coordinating dates with other music activities and with the Mariachi team.
  Seek administrative counsel regarding spending and budget procedures.
  Be willing to participate and assist with organization of program performance opportunities. 10. Select material appropriate to the performance level of the ensemble.
  Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
  Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  Promote a harassment-free environment.
  Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
  High School diploma.
  Mariachi Workshop certificate or proof of enrollment.
  Previous Mariachi experience/knowledge preferred.
  Music-reading skills preferred.
  Spanish language skills preferred.
  Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information.
  Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
  Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
  Established and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
  Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
  Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
  Must be physically able to maintain the demands of an active Mariachi program (i.e. performances, equipment moves, etc.).
  Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
  Position / Title: Mariachi Instructor
  Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION	Department/Location: Fine Arts Department
  Work Days: 176	Reports To: Fine Arts Coordinator
  JD Revision Date: 06/03/2019	Supervises: N/A
  
  Function / Position Summary
  
  To provide high-quality instruction in the fundamentals, cultural connections, and techniques of Mariachi music.
  
  Job Duties / Responsibilities
  • Performs at an instructional level on all Mariachi instruments (guitar, vihuela, guitarron, violin, and trumpet).
  • Maintains a current inventory of district-owned Mariachi instruments and equipment including name/address/phone/parents of the user.
  • Maintains a current uniform/traje inventory (as applicable) including name/address/phone/ parents of the user.
  • Instruct all students on their instruments at their level to ensure each student's progress and provide individualized instruction as necessary to students.
  • Works collaboratively with the district Mariachi team to ensure a consistent, comprehensive, and sequential instructional program for all students in Mariachi.
  • Fulfills all responsibilities of paper work, such as purchase requisitions, attendance, rosters, district reports, mileage reimbursements, timesheets, and all other forms required for specific tasks.
  • Assist with scheduling of Mariachi activities and concerts, coordinating dates with other music activities and with the Mariachi team.
  • Seek administrative counsel regarding spending and budget procedures.
  • Be willing to participate and assist with organization of program performance opportunities. 10. Select material appropriate to the performance level of the ensemble.
  • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
  • Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Promote a harassment-free environment.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
  
  Education
  • High School diploma.
  • Mariachi Workshop certificate or proof of enrollment.
  
  Experience / Knowledge
  • Previous Mariachi experience/knowledge preferred.
  • Music-reading skills preferred.
  • Spanish language skills preferred.
  • Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information.
  • Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
  • Established and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
  • Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
  
  Physical Demands
  
  • Must be physically able to maintain the demands of an active Mariachi program (i.e. performances, equipment moves, etc.).
  • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment.
  
  Additional Information
  Hourly Rate: $31.90
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Elgin Area School District U46, often referred to as "U-46", is a unit school district headquartered in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.

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