Position Overview
The Founding Music Teacher / Program Lead will launch and lead our El Sistema-inspired music program, building a joyful, rigorous, and inclusive culture of music-making. This role combines teaching, program design, and leadership responsibilities, ensuring that students experience the power of ensemble, discipline, and creativity as part of their daily learning. The ideal candidate is a passionate, trauma-informed music educator who believes in music as a vehicle for equity and social change and who thrives in both the classroom and organizational start-up settings.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Ensemble Leadership
• Teach group instrumental classes (string, wind, percussion, or other core focus) and direct ensembles. • Use trauma-informed practices to create a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment. • Develop students' technical, musical, and social-emotional skills through daily practice and performance. • Establish clear systems, routines, and expectations to maintain strong classroom management. • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of beginners through advanced students.
Program Design & Leadership
• Design the founding program structure (class structures, ensemble groupings, repertoire selection, performance calendar). • Establish systems and routines for rehearsal, practice, and performance aligned to El Sistema principles. • Lead recruitment of students and families into the program, cultivating a strong community culture.
Collaboration & Team Building
• Mentor and support program support staff/teaching assistants. • Collaborate with school leadership and other educators to align music programming with the broader school mission. • Coordinate with families, community partners, and artists to enrich student experiences.
Operations & Growth
• Support grant writing, fundraising, and community partnerships to sustain the program. • Monitor and track student progress, attendance, and engagement. • Serve as the public face of the program, representing its mission to stakeholders.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Performance, or related field (Master's preferred). • Experiences in restorative practices and de-escalation techniques. • Demonstrated success teaching music in an ensemble setting (K-8 preferred). • Commitment to social equity and belief in the transformative power of music. • Strong organizational and leadership skills; comfort with start-up environments. • Fluency in Spanish or another community language (preferred).
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
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Work Remotely
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person