Girls on the Mic Youth Instructor

Women's Audio Mission • San Francisco, CA

149d • $20 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

The Girls on the Mic Instructor will be responsible for teaching audio technology classes to girls and gender-expansive youth ages 11-18 as part of our Girls on the Mic program. Reporting to the Director of Education, the instructor will handle curriculum design, classroom attendance, and post-class feedback and evaluations. The ideal candidate has direct instructional experience with youth (2-3 years), education in and experience with audio technology, familiarity with classroom management, and is comfortable interacting directly with school administrators, community educators, and student families. This position is part-time on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of instructional experience with youth in classroom settings
• Educational background and/or equivalent experience in audio technology
• 2+ years of program coordination and/or administrative work, including scheduling, managing volunteers, and/or other staff
• Experience using and setting up audio software such as Garageband, Pro Tools or similar, and audio equipment such as microphones, audio interfaces, mixing consoles, and speakers
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Facility with video conferencing systems (Zoom, Google Hangouts)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with culturally-responsive teaching
• Experience teaching online via web-based platforms
• Self-starter
• Demonstrated curiosity to learn new skills related to audio technology, youth development, and education technology

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and some curriculum development for Girls on the Mic classes, offered to middle and high school students ages 11-18 on an as-needed basis.
• Participates in courses, professional development opportunities, and skill-enhancing programs as determined by WAM's leadership team.
• Manages and evaluates adult student interns that assist in classroom activities.
• Collects and maintains accurate student data and attendance and enters into departmental spreadsheets in a timely fashion.
• Participates in Girls on the Mic affiliated events if needed (e.g., school project showcase fairs, Expanding Your Horizons weekend conferences, special initiatives in other Bay Area cities).
• General administrative tasks associated with the effective operation of the organization including emails, entering data, etc.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, school administrative staff (teachers, leadership staff, etc.), and other community partners.
• Assists with communications as needed (e.g., social media posts, newsletter content, etc.)

Benefits

• $20-$30 per hour, depending on experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees