Guitar 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

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Bloom School of Music & Dance in Los Angeles is seeking passionate part-time music educators to teach guitar to children. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, maintaining communication with families, and participating in professional development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and have prior teaching experience. Benefits include 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music.
• At least 1 year of experience in guitar teaching.
• Ability to converse in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assess student progress and understanding.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain positive communication with families.

Skills

Teaching private and group lessons

Guitar proficiency

Ability to converse in a second language

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music

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

• Regularly assess student progress and understanding
• Reflect on classes to determine what is working and 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
• Serve as an active member of the community to provide stewardship of the school and adherence to its mission and guiding principles
• Maintain positive and regular communication with families taking classes
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, including arriving 10‑15 minutes early to prepare the room, responding promptly to 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, and providing lesson plans in advance for each semester as well as reflections afterward
• Provide ongoing 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Position Details

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour
• Schedule: After school; weekends as needed
• Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)
• Experience: Guitar teaching, 1 year (Required)
• Ability to commute: Los Angeles, CA 90041 (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employs Permanent Music Educators on a W-2
• Offers sick pay
• Professional development
• 401(k) 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