Job Title : Middle School School Jazz Band/Music Instructor

Job Summary: We are looking to hire a contracted music educator to lead the jazz program at one of our partner Middle Schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The jazz band director will be responsible for teaching the ensemble comprised of up to 15 students for the entire school year. Highly qualified candidates will have experience teaching music in group settings, have strong behavior management skills, and be able to teach beginner students the basics of trombone, trumpet, alto sax, piano, bass, guitar, and drums.

This will be the school's 1st year having a band program so a lot of the students will be learning their instrument for the first time. Instructors will be provided with Jazz Empowers' comprehensive beginning jazz curriculum to teach from.

Job Responsibilities:

- Lead and teach 2 rehearsal each week, after school 75 minutes each rehearsal, for the entire 24-25 school year (September 2024 - May 2025).

- Teach students the foundations of jazz, including ear training and improvisation.

- Communicate professionally with parents, school administrators, and Jazz Empowers staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Qualified candidates will need to hold at least a bachelor's degree in music, preferably with a concentration in jazz studies or music education.

Pay: Instructors will be paid a $950.00 monthly stipend

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.5 per week

Schedule:

• After school

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person