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Interested in working for Harmony?

Immediate need for 2025-2026

Also looking to hire 1 (job share) Floating Assistant to help in all Pathfinder Pods:   5 hours a week (10 am-3 pm with flexibility), 30 days total, warm, kind, flexible, relevant experience--someone who thrives on being helpful & flexible and supports the Harmony/Pathfinder goals & mission. 

Teen apprentice: Are you a responsible teen looking for leadership/resume-building opportunities?  Become a Harmony Apprentice working as a Pod Leader Assistant working with younger kids.  Great opportunity for those interested in studying education & related fields like child psychology, speech/physical/occupational therapy, and other child-centered professions.  Small stipend provided.  Open to 15+.

Choice Academy Instructor-Mentors:  Have experience with kids and expertise in a skill to share?  Create a six-week course to offer at our Choice Academy on Fridays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  (Our classes meet once weekly for 50 minutes.) Flexibility in determining your own work hours & quarter (weeks) throughout the year.

Location:  Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist, 1025 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067

Most applications have a choice of a printable version (scan & e-mail to One.Harmony.Center@gmail.com) and an online fillable version. 

Pathfinder Assistant: Newly opened paid position for 2024-2025.

apply below!

Teen Apprentice Leadership Positions:  There are a variety of apprentice positions available for teens looking for resume-building leadership opportunities!

See available positions for this year & apply below!

Independent Contractor Instructor-Mentors:  Plan/propose your own "a la carte" class or classes based on your area of expertise, including class fees, times, ages, etc.  (Subject to director approval).  Tuition is shared 50/50 with Harmony.  Payment via tuition credit is available.  Application below.

Private Tutors:  Offer your private tutoring services for any subject/age (5-17) at Harmony.  You set your schedule/availability during our weekday business hours 10-3 (other hours can be considered on a case-by-case basis).  Families can then seamlessly incorporate your services into their custom-built weekly schedules.  Tuition is shared 50/50 with Harmony.  Application below.

Private Music Lessons:  Offer private music lesson instruction for any instrument/age (5-17) at Harmony.  You set your schedule/availability & fees (subject to director approval) during our weekday business hours 10-3 (other hours can be considered on a case-by-case basis).  Families can then seamlessly incorporate your services into their custom-built weekly schedules. 

Employment/Volunteer Forms:

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Sample Learning Goals/Instructional Plans

Designing your class for Harmony?  Need guidance on how to prepare learning goals & plans?  Read this.

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Requirements/Standards for Harmony Instructors

Are you a good fit for the role of Instructor/Mentor/Leader at Harmony?  Read our expectations here.

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CANTS (Child Abuse & Neglect Tracking System) Authorization

This form is to be completed, signed, and submitted to the Harmony office after your proposal is approved.

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Background Check Authorization Form

This form is to be completed, signed, and submitted to the Harmony office after your proposal is approved.

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Independent Instructor Liability Insurance

More info on how to get your own insurance as an independent contractor.  

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