CSPA Early Childhood Faculty

Colburn Careers • Los Angeles, CA

22d • $55 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Summary of position: The Colburn School of Performing Arts is seeking creative and engaging teachers for young children with a strong theoretical background. The candidate must be someone who is interested in ongoing mentorship to engage and teach early childhood classes from 7 months to 6 years old in a group setting. The successful candidate will be a team player who can relate to young children, parents and colleagues. Essential duties and responsibilities: Teach a two-term sequential early childhood curricula and summer session in consultation with the Department Chair, Early Childhood Creative Arts Program. Actively participate in recruiting students new to the Colburn School and work to foster relationships in the community. Communicate and coordinate with other members of the Early Childhood department. Perform administrative tasks associated with students’ attendance and performance records Work closely with Community School staff to give support and guidance to students as needed. Communicate with parents/caregivers of children as needed. Prepare and submit lesson plans as needed. Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, departmental and faculty meetings, Open House, and other public relation events and opportunities. Other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music
• At least 3 years teaching experience in Early Childhood music classes.
• A high level of competence and knowledge of Early Childhood methodologies including but not limited to Orff-Schulwerk.
• Have knowledge of child development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with very diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, Certification in Orff-Schulwerk, Level I.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach a two-term sequential early childhood curricula and summer session in consultation with the Department Chair, Early Childhood Creative Arts Program.
• Actively participate in recruiting students new to the Colburn School and work to foster relationships in the community.
• Communicate and coordinate with other members of the Early Childhood department.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with students’ attendance and performance records
• Work closely with Community School staff to give support and guidance to students as needed.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers of children as needed.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans as needed.
• Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, departmental and faculty meetings, Open House, and other public relation events and opportunities.
• Other related duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time