Multi-Instrument Music Instructor for Teens & Adults

Jazz Hands For Autism; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 71,635,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Jazz Hands For Autism is seeking a Musician Instrument Instructor to teach drums, guitar, piano, bass, choir, ensemble, theatre, songwriting, and music history to teens and adults on the autism spectrum.

The instructor will combine expert musicianship with structured, supportive classroom management, foster creative growth, and help students develop practice habits and performance skills through recitals and events.

Qualifications

• Must be at or near professional level for the instrument(s) providing instruction for.
• BA, or equivalent relevant experience, or a combination thereof in Music Performance or related field.
• Must be available to teach in person at least three days in one week.
• Must be available to work on Saturdays occasionally.
• Must have the following characteristics: Represent JHFA, maintaining a professional attitude at all times; Have a willingness to learn; Be solutions oriented; Maintain open mindedness; Act with transparency; Act with initiative.
• Must be able to complete an Introduction to Autism Online Course within 30 days after start date.
• Experience with working with people with disabilities/autism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical and creative Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the areas of musicianship, instrument mechanics, and performance.
• Instruct beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert level musicians and foster opportunities for advancement and growth in their craft.
• Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Assess and provide positive and constructive feedback on individual skill levels, identify challenges and obstacles to musical progression, and work with students to set and achieve goals.
• Communicate expectations to students
• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Involve and encourage students to set good practice habits, keep music organized and up to date, set realistic goals in their musical practice and participate in JHFA recitals, events, and performances.
• Occasionally, accompany or perform with students during concert performances, as appropriate.
• Use instructional aids and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g. Blackboards/whiteboards, make arrangements for guest performers, etc.)
• Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning.
• Respond to student needs and questions
• Create a high-performance environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed
• Identifying student goals and differentiating instructions to provide relevant learning opportunities for each student
• Develop sequenced lesson plan and curriculum in your field of practice
• Communicate with appropriate levels of JHFA management and administration on a timely basis
• Maintain clean, organized, and personalized classroom space, or organized virtual classroom structure.
• Perform basic repairs of student instruments, as needed.
• Support JHFA performances, recitals, special events, recruitment events by setting up and tearing down, producing/stage management, marketing/community outreach, student instruction/direction, producing, speaking on behalf of JHFA as assigned
• Create a safe space for clients and promote psychological safety

Skills

Professional instrument proficiency

In-person teaching

Saturday availability

Professional attitude

Willingness to learn

Solutions oriented

Open mindedness

Transparency

Initiative

Education

BA or equivalent in Music Performance

Job description

Jazz Hands For Autism is seeking a Musician Instrument Instructor to teach drums, guitar, piano, bass, choir, ensemble, theatre, songwriting, and music history to teens and adults on the autism spectrum.

The instructor will combine expert musicianship with structured, supportive classroom management, foster creative growth, and help students develop practice habits and performance skills through recitals and events.