POSITION SUMMARY

Teach music programs for early childhood music classes (ages 0-5 years old) through our Music Around, ArtsReach and SingPlayMove programs.  Option to also teach private lessons for students on applicable instruments of expertise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create curriculum, prep materials, and implement programs for Early Childhood Music Classes.
• Manage instruction in a classroom environment, including managing student behavior.
• Works with partner organizations to ensure expected quality of music experiences.
• Perform general faculty responsibilities according to the guidelines listed in the Faculty Handbook, including completing attendance, time sheets, and maintaining excellent customer service for students and partner organizations.
• Optional: Could also discuss teaching weekly private lessons for students on applicable instruments of expertise.

TENTATIVE TEACHING HOURS

• Average 6-10 teaching hours per week, dependent upon site availability with some flexibility.
• Mostly morning programming.
• Option for Saturday morning programming as well.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education or other music-related
• 2+ years of teaching experience

• Ability to create developmentally appropriate curriculum and lessons for the diversity of age groups and backgrounds in our programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of varied teaching methodologies and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels.

• Desire to work with children. Comfortable teaching children of all backgrounds and ages and managing group instruction.

To Apply

• Please submit resume and references to Wes Smith, Director of Music Programs, at wsmith@artsplus.org. Include “Early Childhood Music Instructor” in the subject line.

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