Mariachi Instructor - After-School Impact & Career Growth

Woodcraft Rangers; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Lifecraft

Upward Mobility

Career development

Job summary

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking a Mariachi Instructor for its after-school program in South Gate, CA. You will teach Mariachi across guitarrón, vihuela, violín, trumpet, and acoustic guitar, with vocal instruction as a plus, for groups of about 20 students.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Mariachi teaching or performing experience, and you should be detail-oriented, energetic, and capable of working both independently and with a team to create engaging, inclusive activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience working with High School children in school or recreational settings.
• Experience supporting students with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Understanding of inclusive practices and various disabilities.
• Valid FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance.
• Current TB Test clearance.
• First Aid & CPR certification (can be provided by Woodcraft Rangers).
• CPI Certification (can be provided by Woodcraft Rangers)
• Must successfully pass an assessment evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all program participants, staff, and families — both physically and emotionally.
• Teach and lead Mariachi instruction across guitarrón, vihuela, violín, trumpet, and acoustic guitar, adapting lessons to varying skill levels. Vocal instruction is a plus.
• Track daily attendance and participant engagement, ensuring active involvement in program activities.
• Build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Partner with colleagues and your supervisor to plan culminating events that showcase participants' work and achievements.
• Request materials ahead of time so the Site Coordinator can keep supplies stocked and on budget.
• Stay current on safety protocols, trainings, and certifications, and follow all emergency procedures.
• Attend off-site field trips and staff development trainings as required (~15 hours across weekends/intersessional days in spring).
• Report to the Site Coordinator and Program Manager on assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mariachi instruction

Teaching

Attendance tracking

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking a Mariachi Instructor for its after-school program in South Gate, CA. You will teach Mariachi across guitarrón, vihuela, violín, trumpet, and acoustic guitar, with vocal instruction as a plus, for groups of about 20 students.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Mariachi teaching or performing experience, and you should be detail-oriented, energetic, and capable of working both independently and with a team to create engaging, inclusive activities.