Beginner String Ensemble Teaching Artist

PLAY ON PHILLY•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate, committed String Ensemble Teaching Artist (TA) for the upcoming school year at our Music Center located at St. Francis de Sales School. This TA will work with the Beginner String Ensemble of approximately 20 violin, viola, cello, and bass students who have 0-2 years of playing experience. Play On Philly (POP) is a non-profit organization that provides daily, after-school music instruction to over 300 K-12 students in communities that historically have had little or no access to formal music education. POP offers a transformative music education experience that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal skills needed for a successful life.

Requirements

Specializes in string instruments and pedagogy.
At least one year of formal music teaching experience with groups of young people.
Can work occasional nights and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about music education.
Calm under pressure.
Experience with teaching groups of five or more students at once.
Excited to serve a community through music.
Lifelong learners.
Collaboratively natured individuals who enjoy and have experience working with school-aged children (1st – 8th grades).
Creative.
Can problem-solve and multi-task.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively and independently to ensure students are making steady progress on their instruments, music literacy skills, and repertoire.
Manage their class to create a safe, welcoming, and rigorous environment in their classrooms and at their Music Centers.
Encourage students to adhere to the POP rules and guidelines for student citizenship.
Actively participate in professional development and continued education to cultivate and hone their teaching skills.