Club Orchestra Teaching Artist

Fort Wayne Philharmonic • Fort Wayne, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Club Orchestras program, including Club Kid-O (Pre-K to grade 1) and Club O (grades 2-5), is part of El Sistema, a visionary world movement transforming the lives of children and their communities through music. The mission of the program is to empower children by providing an intensive orchestra training program that teaches teamwork and self-confidence and instills social responsibility. The Club Orchestra program has open positions for the upcoming school year, which may be located at any one of our partner schools: Forest Park, Fairfield, and Waynedale Elementary Schools. The program offers two distinct roles: Club Kid-O Teaching Artist for Early Childhood Music Instruction (Pre-K) and Club Kid-O Teaching Artist for Early Childhood Music Instruction (K-1). The Club O program (grades 2-5) focuses on laying the musical groundwork for orchestral playing, with students ending the year with a performance with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Violins and music are provided for Club O participants. Club Kid-O (Pre-K to grade 1) focuses on a variety of lessons incorporating pitch, rhythm, body movement, playing Orff mallet instruments, and singing. Pre-K classes occur during the school day in regular classrooms, while K-1 rehearsals are scheduled after school. Both programs emphasize learning to read music, play instruments, perform in an ensemble, develop teamwork, discipline, and a joy for music.

Requirements

• Experience and expertise in early childhood music education.
• Experience and expertise in group instruction, experience in elementary school environment preferred.
• A love for working with young children and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working in a team.
• Passion for helping to develop an excellent program and deliver a positive experience for students and families.
• Capacity to work flexibly and maintain a sense of calm, positivity, and humor.
• Ability to participate in planning and communication using email and Google Drive.
• Ability to work with diverse students and stakeholders.
• Ability to always maintain the disposition of a professional educator.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary/early childhood music education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead musical and instrumental instruction during scheduled rehearsal sessions at the school site, following curriculum, handbook procedures, and learning objectives provided by Club Orchestra.
• Help supervise students during their entire time in Club Orchestra after-school program, including snacks, bathroom breaks, and parent pick-up (does not apply to Pre-K rehearsal sessions).
• Work with Program Manager and other teaching staff to prepare curriculum and lesson plans for early childhood music instruction using materials provided.
• Work with Program Manager and teaching staff to provide a safe, welcoming environment and follow school and program procedures in directing and supporting students.
• Help with inventory organization and storage for early childhood instruments and teaching materials onsite.
• Help lead student performances as scheduled during the year, including the Club Orchestra Celebration Concert on Thursday, May 13, 2027 at PFW Music Center.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings before, during and after the program year.
• Arrive as scheduled before each rehearsal start time to ensure that self, materials, and teaching space are ready for students.
• Use technology and materials as provided for music curriculum, record keeping, and communications with Program Manager, staff, and families as appropriate and necessary for teaching and program operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed