Music and Movement Teacher for Young Children

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

Flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Job summary

The Bloom School of Music & Dance is seeking a part-time music educator to enhance children's understanding of music and movement. This role involves following a curriculum tailored for early childhood, assessing student progress, and developing engaging lessons.

Applicants should have a background in music education, experience in early childhood methods, and a commitment to professional growth. Work location is in Los Angeles, CA, requiring relocation before starting.

Qualifications

• Training in early childhood music and movement education.
• Experience in assessing student progress and understanding.
• Ability to maintain communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Follow Bloom's Early Childhood Music and Movement Curriculum.
• Regularly assess student progress and understanding.
• Assist in curriculum development.

Skills

Training in the philosophy of Orff Schulwerk

Conversant in a second language

Nice singing voice

Solid rhythm

Good ear

Education

1 year in Music Education

Job description

Overview

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 believe in a learner‑centered environment where children feel safe to take chances and be their creative selves. Children learn to collaborate on movements, lyrics, chants, rhythms and more.

Responsibilities

• Follow Bloom's Early Childhood Music and Movement Curriculum
• Regularly assess student progress and understanding
• Understand how to scaffold concepts and skills
• Reflect on classes to determine what is working and what could be improved
• Participate in professional development activities, both internal (led by the music director, owner and visiting experts) and external (outside training opportunities, attending conferences and sharing best practices with others in the Bloom community)
• Assist in curriculum development
• Constantly ask "How can we do this better?"
• Meet children where they are
• Serve as an active community member 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 15 minutes early to prepare the classroom, responding timely 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 submitting lesson plans in advance for each semester along with reflections afterward
• Provide ongoing education to caregivers to help them understand what children are learning and why
• Introduce music and rhythms from cultures around the world
• Ask questions and seek support

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in the philosophy of Orff Schulwerk and/or Gordon Music Learning Theory
• Conversant in a second language
• Prior experience in early childhood music and movement education
• Nice singing voice, solid rhythm, good ear
• Understanding of pedagogy and how to scaffold concepts and goals

Experience

• Music Education: 1 year (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Employer Commitment

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employs Permanent Music Educators on a W-2
• Offers sick pay
• Professional development
• 401K options for 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

Job Type

• Part-time

Pay

• $30.00 – $32.00 per hour

Expected Hours

• 3.5 – 10 per week

Schedule

• After school
• Weekends as needed

Work Location

• In person

Location Requirement

• Los Angeles, CA 90041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Information

• Apply online through the Bloom school application portal.