Drum Educator

Bloom School of Music & Dance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Bloom School of Music & Dance in Los Angeles, CA seeks a passionate educator for part-time work. Responsibilities include instructing students in various music styles, assessing progress, and participating in community events.

Ideal candidates should possess a BM in Music and prior teaching experience. The position offers competitive pay at $30-$32 per hour, with professional development opportunities and 401K options for W-2 employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music is required.
• Experience teaching private and group lessons is preferred.
• Ability to converse in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess music to students.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Engage actively with the community and families.

Skills

Music Education

Bilingual Communication

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

BM in Music

Job description

Job Description

At Bloom we are committed to celebrating music, movement and diversity. We value the sound training of body and mind, and the development of the whole child. We are looking for educators that are passionate about building the next generation of artists and creating a space where children help to create the environment in which they learn.

Responsibilities

• Mostly Kit, but more percussion preferred - ex: Marimba, Xylophone, Tabla, Hand Drums
• Regularly assess student progress and understanding
• Reflect on classes as to what is working what could be improved
• Participate in professional development activities, both internal (led by music director, owner and visiting experts) and external (outside training opportunities, attending conferences, and engaging in best practice sharing with others in the Bloom community)
• Assist in curriculum development if necessary
• Constantly ask “How can we do this better?”
• Meet children where they are
• Participating as an active member of the community to provide stewardship of the school and adherence to its mission and guiding principles
• Positive and regular communication with the families taking classes
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism including arriving 10-15 minutes early to prepare the room, timely responses in all communications with front office staff, admin, director and owners, taking attendance in every class, meeting deadlines and commitments to self, students and the community, give lesson plans in advance for every semester as well as reflections afterward
• Constant education toward caregivers to help them understand what students are learning and why
• Find music that is relatable to students
• Ask questions and seek support

Bloom As An Employer (Benefits)

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employs Permanent Music Educators on a W-2
• Offers sick pay
• Professional development
• 401K options to W-2 employees
• Pay commensurate with experience and education
• Values the health and safety of our students and employees by maintaining recommended Covid Protocols and precautions

Qualifications

• At least BM in Music
• Converse in a second language
• Prior experience in teaching private and group lessons
• Play and teach variety of styles
• Understand pedagogy and how to scaffold concepts and goals

Interested applicants please apply here: https://bloomschoolofmusicanddance.formstack.com/forms/bloom_application

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
• Schedule:
  • After school
  • Weekends as needed
• Work Location: In person