Teaching Artist

JOB TITLE: Teaching Artist, Brass

REPORTS TO: Site Manager, Operations Director 

STATUS: Part-time (non-exempt), 6-10  hours per week, seasonal (August - June)

SCHEDULE: Flexible schedule three days per week (Program hours*: Mon., Tue., Thu. & Fri. 3:15 – 6:00 pm; Wed. 1:00 - 5:00 pm plus a one-hour team meeting monthly) *Hours are subject to change based on program need and school schedule (Orchestra Wednesdays from 1:50 - 2:50). Occasional weekend days.

COMPENSATION: $42 - $45/hr (to start), depending on experience. 

ABOUT BAY AREA MUSIC PROJECT

Bay Area Music Project (BAMP) is an El Sistema-inspired in-and after-school music education program supporting the social-emotional and academic needs of children in low to moderate-income communities by providing high-quality music instruction, nutritious snacks and homework assistance regardless of abilities and circumstances. Our staff embraces both the social and musical mission of our program — they nurture both the individual person and the musician.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

As the Brass teaching artist, you are responsible for providing beginning and intermediate instrumental instruction to students aged 8 -11 in small group classes and sectionals. You will work as a team with other teaching artists to create a joyful and holistic environment for musical learning in after-school instrumental music programs at public schools in the East Bay (Alameda, Oakland) area. This role is a part-time, hourly, instructional seasonal employee position.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Class Instruction 

• Create a consistent and safe environment with clear procedures and expectations 
• Encourage learning and performance activities that build self-confidence and leadership 
• Engage students through the development and implementation of creative lesson plans that foster social and musical growth
• Center inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in teaching practice 
• Maintain clear and specific goals for student learning (daily, weekly, semester, etc.) 

Musical Artistry 

• Provide artistic support and guidance in the classroom at partner schools 
• Attend and play alongside students in rehearsals and performances, and provide helpful feedback regarding technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills 
• Inspire students by modeling musical curiosity through authentic and celebratory exploration of musical craft, both solo and in collaboration with others 

Teamwork & Relationships 

• Develop collaborative and constructive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues 
• Contribute to a vibrant, welcoming, and supportive team culture 
• When appropriate, offer honest and constructive feedback to colleagues and supervisor
• Participate in ongoing professional growth and development activities 

Administrative Duties 

• Actively participate in appropriate administrative duties related to the role, including but not limited to meeting participation, payroll reporting, staff development activities, and communication
• Record and communicate student attendance and learning progress as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years of related work experience
• Experience working with groups of children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model
• Experience and desire to work with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Strong organization skills, matched by a sense of humor and readiness to adapt 
• Must consent to and pass live scan background check and fingerprinting and provide negative TB test result

WORKPLACE DEMANDS 

• Work Hours - Part-time, hourly with some responsibilities on weekends and/or evenings depending on the program concert calendar 
• Location - Exposed to changing conditions in indoor, outdoor, and virtual settings--including in school campuses, classrooms, libraries, offices, venues, parks, and other community spaces
• Cleanliness & Odors - Clean to moderately clean; Occasionally working with children with varying access to hygiene support 
• Social - Communicates with youth and adults in one-on-one, small groups, and large groups. 
• Structure & Predictability - Low to Moderate
• Physical - Can remain in a stationary position; Can move through crowded and uncrowded spaces with or without assistance; Can use, inspect, and adjust musical instruments; Can communicate and exchange information and ideas; Can discern and assess student musical learning; Can lift and/or transport up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance; Can reliably report for work on time at job sites 
• Light - Lighting is typically fluorescent or natural
• Noise - Noise levels range from quiet to loud

Interested candidates, please send a cover letter and résumé to: 

Lorrie Murray, Executive Director (lorrie@bayareamusicproject.org), and Audrey Reyes, Operations Director (audrey@bayareamusicproject.org).

For more information about Bay Area Music Project, please visit: www.bayareamusicproject.org

As an equal opportunity employer, BAMP strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success and strives to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees. BAMP does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.