Violin Teaching Artist

PLAY ON PHILLY•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate, committed Violin Teaching Artist for the upcoming school year at our Music Centers located in West Philadelphia. 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 violin and/or string pedagogy.
Can work occasional nights and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of formal music teaching experience with young people is preferred.
Experience with teaching groups of five or more students at once.
Lifelong learners, and collaboratively natured individuals who enjoy and have experience working with school-aged children (1st – 8th grades), are creative, and 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, at-large.
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.