Apprentice - Teaching Artist

PLAY ON PHILLY • Philadelphia, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprenticeship Program was created in the winter of 2022 with the goal of creating a pathway for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a Teaching Artist. We provide an intensive training experience which equips young musicians with the skills and experiences needed to succeed as Teaching Artists. During your apprenticeship, you will be paired with an experienced Play On Philly Teaching Artist so you may observe classroom dynamics and successful teaching techniques in addition to trying out classroom teaching and receiving prompt feedback. You will also support the daily operations of the POP Music Center and attend meetings of your division and Music Center. This role is supervised by the Community and Teacher Engagement Manager. About Play On Philly Play On Philly (POP) is a non-profit organization that provides daily, after-school music instruction to over 300 K-12 students. We work in communities that historically have had little or no access to formal music education.

Requirements

• Observe and provide Teaching Artists assistance in their musical instruction.
• Prepare and teach at least two full lessons by the end of the term of work.
• Supervise children on breaks, during snack, and during any non-teaching time.
• Provide support in moving instruments and other supplies (must be able to move and transport equipment up to 50lbs).
• Attend required concerts, meetings, events, and orientation.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of procedures and evaluations for students’ progress in connection with POP’s citizenship program.
• Participate in informal and formal observation processes with Director of Education and Community and Teacher Engagement Manager.
• Current openings for Apprentices who specialize in one of the following: violin, viola, double bass, exploratory music, brass.

Responsibilities

• Observe and provide Teaching Artists assistance in their musical instruction.
• Prepare and teach at least two full lessons by the end of the term of work.
• Supervise children on breaks, during snack, and during any non-teaching time.
• Provide support in moving instruments and other supplies (must be able to move and transport equipment up to 50lbs).
• Attend required concerts, meetings, events, and orientation.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of procedures and evaluations for students’ progress in connection with POP’s citizenship program.
• Participate in informal and formal observation processes with Director of Education and Community and Teacher Engagement Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees