Teaching Artist YOLA - HOLA (Violin)

Los Angeles Philharmonic•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Violin Teaching Artist is a core member of YOLA's faculty, delivering high-quality, culturally responsive instruction at the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) site. This role includes private lessons, sectionals, ensemble rehearsals, and classroom instruction while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered musical environment. The Teaching Artist brings strong artistic and pedagogical expertise in violin instruction, working with students across multiple skill levels. Instruction is primarily delivered after school during the academic year, with occasional evening and weekend rehearsals, performances, and community events. YOLA's educational outcomes are grounded in Artistic Formation, Community & Life Skills, and Opportunity & Access.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Music Performance, Music Education, or a related field with a focus on violin.
Minimum two years of teaching experience in private lessons, classroom instruction, youth orchestras, or ensemble settings.
Strong knowledge of violin pedagogy across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Experience working with diverse student populations and fostering equitable learning environments.
Commitment to culturally responsive, student-centered teaching practices.
Strong classroom management skills and ability to adapt instruction to varying student needs and learning styles.
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within youth development, community music, after-school, or El Sistema-inspired programming preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach group classes, sectionals, private lessons, and ensemble coaching with a focus on violin technique, tone production, intonation, posture, bow control, shifting, vibrato, musicianship, and stylistic interpretation.
Deliver culturally responsive, sequential instruction aligned with YOLA curriculum, benchmarks, and student learning outcomes.
Develop foundational and advanced violin skills while fostering musical independence and ensemble awareness.
Coach students toward measurable growth through juries, assessments, rehearsals, performances, and individualized learning goals.
Support orchestra rehearsals by modeling and performing within the violin section as needed.
Collaborate with conductors, faculty, and curriculum leads on repertoire selection, instructional strategies, and student development.
Foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment that builds confidence, belonging, creativity, and artistic identity.
Promote leadership, accountability, discipline, and community engagement among students.
Communicate proactively with families, site staff, and YOLA leadership regarding student progress, attendance, and engagement.
Prepare students for auditions, honor orchestras, youth ensembles, summer programs, and other advanced musical opportunities.
Identify and address barriers to participation, access, and student success.
Participate in professional development, peer observations, training opportunities, and faculty meetings.
Uphold YOLA's Code of Conduct and professional standards at all times.
Support performances, concerts, family engagement activities, community events, and HOLA site-based programming.
Collaborate with HOLA staff and YOLA leadership to support student recruitment, retention, and overall program success.
Set and track individualized professional goals.
Participate in coaching, feedback cycles, and cross-site learning communities.
Engage in structured evaluations including classroom observations and stakeholder feedback.
Receive support and performance benchmarks when necessary.
Incorporate feedback from observations, students, families, and leadership to continuously improve instructional practice.
Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.
Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Supporting a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Seeking guidance when concerns arise.