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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FINE MUSIC CENTER / LADERA MUSIC ACADEMY JOB OPENINGS

Title: Teaching Artists (early childhood music, piano, percussion, brass, voice, )

Location: Inglewood, CA

Pay: Starting pay is $30/hour

Hours: Varies, less than 10 hours per week (90 day probation period)

Start Date: September 3rd

Inquiry: Please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@socalfinemusiccenter.com for questions call (310) 431-9132

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION…

At Southern California Fine Music Center (SCFMC) we believe that talent is not given, it is developed. If you are looking for purpose or fulfillment as a teaching artist, you will find it here! At SCFMC, we want you to bring your passion for music to young, eager minds in under-served communities. At SCFMC you will work with other top musicians and educators to teach and play great music while developing lifelong relationships with fellow teaching artists who share your devotion, drive and passion for music. Be a part of the igniting force that develops magnificent musicians.

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading early childhood music, beginning string pedagogy, guitar, piano, percussion, woodwinds, brass, or beginning choir for students starting as young as three years old through elementary ages. The Teaching Artist will ensure the highest quality music experience for the participants and work with fellow teaching artists to develop the curriculum that follows SCFMC's mission.

Duties:

As a SCFMC teaching artist, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborating with fellow SCFMC teachers to create a shared curriculum, pedagogy and culture
• Teaching classes on respective instruments to preschool through elementary aged children
• Attending music pedagogy professional development sessions
• Preparation and communication with other music teachers, interns, conductors, Program Director and parents
• Supporting the SCFMC philosophy and community and help facilitate community and family involvement.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teaching/performing artist
• Strong commitment to the teaching philosophy of SCFMC
• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; post-graduate degree or equivalent experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of instrumental repertoire, curriculum and pedagogy
• Three years experience teaching beginning instrumentalists or vocalists
• Experience leading and conducting ensembles
• Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Experience working in under-served communities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and peers as an artist, teacher and citizen
• Ability to work under frequent observation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Southern California Fine Music Center to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age or Veteran Status.

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