After-School Performing Arts Coach

Arc After School & Experiential Education; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc After School & Experiential Education seeks an Enrichment Instructor for Performing Arts in Torrance, CA. You will lead engaging, age-appropriate classes across skill levels and motivate students in a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, delivering guitar-based music instruction, maintaining instruments, communicating with coordinators, and preparing students for performances while fostering collaboration and safety.

Qualifications

• Official/ unofficial college transcripts that confirms 48+ completed college units (60 units for high school) or a passing score on an academic proficiency exam.
• Experience in instructing/teaching, especially with elementary to high school aged students.
• Ability to assess and address student challenges.
• Adaptive to communication styles, motivation needs, and different learning needs.
• Schedule flexibility/availability pertinent to after school instruction hours based on the needs of a given course cycle.
• Experience working with youth in diverse communities.
• CPR Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review curriculum and create lesson plans.
• Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities applicable to elementary through high school age range.
• Maintain student engagement in course material and redirect unwanted behaviors.
• Maintain course kits, instruments and equipment and see to cleanliness functionality.
• Communicate regularly with Coordinators regarding course matters including material needs, site specifics and curriculum efficacy.
• Plan and deliver music classes in basic guitar techniques like using chords and scales; music concepts such as rhythm, melody, and harmony; and reading music.
• Develop student skills that demonstrate technique and creates a fun and positive learning environment.
• Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different abilities and experience levels.
• Prepare musical pieces that prepare students for performances and/or showcases.
• Stay current with trends that are relevant and interesting for a range of student interests.
• Encourage collaboration among students.
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions as needed

Skills

Motivating students

Teaching experience

Adaptive communication

Schedule flexibility

Youth engagement

Clear classroom management

Education

48+ college units (60 for HS)

CPR Certification preferred

Job description

Arc After School & Experiential Education seeks an Enrichment Instructor for Performing Arts in Torrance, CA. You will lead engaging, age-appropriate classes across skill levels and motivate students in a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, delivering guitar-based music instruction, maintaining instruments, communicating with coordinators, and preparing students for performances while fostering collaboration and safety.