Music Educator, Contemporary Instrument– Part Time

Living Classrooms Foundation

Job Description

Job Title:  Music Educator, Contemporary Instrument– Part Time

JOB SUMMARY 

Living Classrooms’ Ascend through Music Program is based at the UA House on Fayette, working with the surrounding Baltimore City community and youth. Through its various initiatives, AMP provides opportunities to learn skills in music technology, musical instruments, creating original music, recording and performance with the purpose of developing self-expression and positive character/life skills. 

Under the direction of the Director of Music programming, Music Educators will develop and teach programming across Living Classrooms sites that encompasses musical development, self-expression and positive character skills. Programming involves working with children, youth and adults and integrating music technology, music instruments, performances, and creating original music and projects, as well as designing creative project and performance concepts. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INSTRUMENTAL EDUCATOR

• Approximately 10-15hrs/wk, Monday -Friday 3pm to 6pm, possible Saturday hours

• Teach group and 1:1 sessions on various instruments, which may include a “pop band” setting

• Assist and/or lead facilitate Jam Sessions

• Lead performance band, meet weekly and prepare for performances outside of programming

• Teach concepts and theory, including but not limited to: scales, chords, chord progressions, improvisation

• Maintenance and light repair of instruments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL MUSIC EDUCATORS

• Create and facilitate sequential and engaging lessons, activities and experiences that develop skills, knowledge, creativity and confidence in music

• Plan and guide students in preparing final projects and/or performances

• Incorporate effective classroom management to maintain a structured, positive learning space 

• Collaborate and Assist Director and team with program-wide performances, recordings, and projects

• Interact professionally and appropriately with students, parents, teachers, staff, community

• Participate in site staff meetings and on-going training opportunities

• Capture, create, and upload content on program’s online platforms

• Comply with all LCF/AMP policies and procedures

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Mastery of at least two of the following: guitar, piano, drum set, electric bass

• Preferred: basic proficiency or willingness to learn all instruments listed above 

• 2 years of experience working with a group of young adults and older adults in s a structured setting

•   Understanding and knowledge of basic music theory as it relates to making and creating music

•   Preferred: comfort with reading and creating music (improvisation, compositions, and/or song lyrics)

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a changing environment and address the varying needs of students

•   Preferred: Connection to Baltimore City community and/or local music community

•   Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The dress code is business casual. Living Classrooms will provide each staff person with a staff shirt. Staff shirts should be worn with slacks/skirts or appropriate jeans (e.g. no holes, no writing, too revealing, etc.). 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) 

Physical Demands Lift/Carry 

Stand F 

Walk F 

Sit O 

Manually Manipulate F 

Reach Outward F 

Reach Above Shoulder F 

Climb F 

Crawl F 

Squat or Kneel F 

Bend F 

Grasp F 

Speak F 

10 lbs or less F 

11-20 lbs F 

21-50 lbs F 

51-100 lbs O 

Over 100 lbs O 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less F 

13-25 lbs F 

26-40 lbs F 

41-100 lbs O 

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Living Classrooms Foundation is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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