Harper College Community Music and Arts Center seeks an Early Years Music Instructor to lead engaging group classes for children ages 0-7. This position starts in the Fall 2026 semester (contingent on enrollment) and involves evening/weekend hours plus attendance at student recitals and performances. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is primarily indoors and sedentary. Equipment and Tools Used: Utilizes standard office equipment to perform the duties of the job. Supervision: Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Community Music and Arts Center. Teach interactive group music classes focused on early childhood development (ages 0-7), incorporating historical instruments, songs, and activities from early music traditions. Develop age-appropriate lesson plans, assessments, and curricula that foster musicality, motor skills, language, and social growth. Maintain a consistent teaching schedule and communicate proactively with parents/guardians. Integrate technology (e.g., apps, recordings) to enhance instruction. Collaborate with other instructors for mixed-age classes. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music education, early childhood music, or related field; formal training in early music pedagogy required. • Proven experience teaching group classes to young children (0-7 years). • Passion for diverse learners; bilingual/multilingual skills strongly preferred (e.g., Mandarin/Cantonese, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, etc.) to serve our multicultural community. • Excellent communication, positive attitude, and responsiveness to emails/inquiries from coordinators and families. • Commitment to lifelong musical development and high instructional standards. • Ability to teach related instruments is a plus.