Instructor asistente de Mariachi - Club Extraescolar - Armonía o Trompeta

Bridge Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge LA is seeking a passionate Mariachi Instructor Assistant to support the Lead Mariachi Instructor in after-school programs at several LA area schools. You will work with elementary and middle school students, focusing on core mariachi instruments and vocal basics.

This part-time role offers hands-on teaching, recitals, and collaboration with onsite staff to promote participation and cultural arts education.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mariachi performance and instruction.
• Ability to teach youth with little or no prior music experience.
• Experience playing in a mariachi group at school, university, or for hire.
• Reliable, patient, and passionate about cultural arts.
• Fingerprinting/LiveScan/TB Test required for school site work.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead weekly mariachi classes for students (grades 3-5)
• Teach and guide students in vocals and traditional mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitarrón, vihuela, guitar)
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Coordinate simple recitals or end-of-session performances
• Maintain attendance records and communicate with onsite after-school program staff
• Help promote the program to students to increase participation
• Assist in organizing music performances in-school and at other venues

Skills

Mariachi performance

Instruction capability

Youth education

Reliable and patient

Cultural arts passion

Education

Educator with teaching credential (valid or pending)

Job description

PART-TIME Position:

• Assistant Armonia Instructor and/or Assistant Trumpet Instructor.
• 2 positions available.

About Us:

Bridge LA is a nonprofit committed to expanding access to youth sports and cultural arts in underserved communities. Our mariachi program brings traditional music education directly to public schools—helping students build cultural pride, discipline, and musical talent. We launched this initiative to preserve and expand the rich tradition of mariachi, while making it accessible to all. Too often, quality music education is out of reach for many families and schools. By offering this program at low cost, we aim to give every child the opportunity to embrace our culture and experience the joy of mariachi.

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mariachi Instructor Assistant to assist Lead Mariachi Instructor at our after-school music club. This role involves teaching elementary and/or high school students core mariachi instruments and preparing them for small group performances.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead weekly mariachi classes for students (grades 3-5)
• Teach and guide students in vocals and traditional mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitarrón, vihuela, guitar)
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Coordinate simple recitals or end-of-session performances
• Maintain attendance records and communicate with onsite after-school program staff
• Help promote the program to students to increase participation
• Assist in organizing music performances in-school and at other venues

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in mariachi performance and instruction
• Ability to teach youth with little or no prior music experience
• Experience playing in a mariachi group at school, university, or for hire.
• Reliable, patient, and passionate about cultural arts
• Fingerprinting/LiveScan/TB Test required for school site work

Experience:

• playing Mariachi: 3 years (Preferred)

Preferred, but not Required:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Current college student with Mariachi background.
• Educator with valid or pending teaching credential.
• Work or worked with children at a public school.

School Locations:

• Elementaries in Pacoima, CA (Primary Location)
• Elementary and Middle School in San Fernando, CA
• High School in Granada Hills, CA
• Elementary in Culver City, CA (Coming Soon)

Days and Hours:

• Tuesday through Friday
• 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (1-1.5 hours increments per day)
• 4-6 hours a week

Join us in making a difference in the lives of students by providing them with enriching experiences that foster their growth and development!