Creative Arts Educator — Part-Time (LA)

Music Center Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Music Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks experienced Teaching Artists in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, media arts, or multidisciplinary arts to provide high-quality arts education programming for students, educators, and community members throughout Los Angeles County.

Teaching Artists deliver engaging, standards-based arts instruction in a variety of educational and community settings, including schools, after-school programs, and community events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of arts instruction experience in schools, community organizations, cultural institutions, or comparable educational settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one artistic discipline (music, dance, theatre, visual arts, media arts, multidisciplinary arts).
• Knowledge of arts integration, arts education best practices, and age-appropriate instructional strategies.
• Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Proficiency with basic technology used for communication, lesson planning, and reporting.
• Availability to work primarily during school-day hours (8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple locations throughout Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging, age-appropriate arts instruction in one or more artistic disciplines.
• Design lesson plans that align with California Arts Standards, Common Core State Standards, and program objectives.
• Facilitate workshops, classroom residencies, demonstrations, family programs, professional learning sessions, and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, school administrators, Music Center staff, and community partners to support shared educational outcomes.
• Modify instructional strategies and curriculum to meet diverse learning needs, abilities, and developmental levels.
• Foster inclusive, respectful learning environments that encourage creativity and participation.
• Utilize effective classroom management to maintain safe, productive learning environments.
• Assess participant progress through observation and discussion.
• Communicate professionally with Music Center staff, educators, and program partners.
• Participate in planning meetings, orientations, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Receive and incorporate feedback to strengthen instructional practice.
• Represent The Music Center in a professional manner and adhere to policies and program expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The Music Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks experienced Teaching Artists in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, media arts, or multidisciplinary arts to provide high-quality arts education programming for students, educators, and community members throughout Los Angeles County.

Teaching Artists deliver engaging, standards-based arts instruction in a variety of educational and community settings, including schools, after-school programs, and community events.