MYCincinnati Teaching Artist [Cello]

The People's Music School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

MYCincinnati (Music for Youth in Cincinnati) seeks a part-time Teaching Artist to lead string instruction in a group setting and provide engaging, equity-focused teaching practices. The position emphasizes cello specialization and the ability to guide sections and ensembles with patience and clear communication.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Music Education or comparable experience, and may contribute to curriculum development, repertoire planning, and student supervision during

Qualifications

• Professional-level cello performer.
• Ability to play multiple string instruments is useful.
• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to lead large groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach string students in sectionals and groups across levels.
• Collaborate with strings team to plan curriculum, repertoire, and class structure.
• Create musical arrangements if needed.
• Supervise students during arrival/departure and at concerts.
• Communicate with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Assist with setup/teardown at student concerts outside program hours.
• Align with MYCincinnati mission and core values.
• Assist MYCincinnati Director with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Cello performance

Multiple strings

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Music Education degree or equivalent

Job description

MYCincinnati (Music for Youth in Cincinnati) is a free youth orchestra program in Price Hill. Founded in 2011 on the idea that personal transformation can be achieved by striving for musical excellence, MYCincinnati gives students the opportunity to learn an orchestral instrument and play in an ensemble. MYCincinnati is inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan national youth orchestra network that uses music as a vehicle for social change. MYCincinnati is a program of Price Hill Will, the community development corporation for the three Price Hill neighborhoods. Price Hill Will’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Price Hill using an equitable, creative, and asset-based approach to physical, civic, social, and economic development.

Part-time Teaching Artist paid at $50/hour. Instructional hours are Monday through Friday, 3:15–6:15 p.m. Additional non-instructional hours are available, including administrative work, staff meetings, concerts, and other program responsibilities, which are paid at $25/hour. We are active from September through May (ca. 31 weeks) plus 4 weeks for summer camp in June. The ideal candidate will be a cello specialist who is comfortable teaching all string instruments in a group setting.

The Teaching Artist will model excellence, a love for music, and compassion while exemplifying MYCincinnati’s mission in uplifting the student and the community. This person will be able to critically reflect on teaching practices through the lens of equity and contribute to a team of passionate and diverse teaching artists.

String Teaching Artist Duties

• Teach string students in sectionals, and individual settings across multiple levels
• Collaborate with the strings team to plan curriculum, repertoire, and class structure
• Create musical arrangements if needed
• Help supervise students as they arrive and depart
• Communicate frequently with staff, volunteers, and parents
• Participate in and assist with set-up and tear-down at student concerts (outside of program hours)
• Prioritize MYCincinnati’s mission and core values
• Assist MYCincinnati Director with additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Professional-level performer on cello
• Understanding of and some ability to play multiple string instruments
• Excellent classroom management skills. Able to lead large groups of students as the sole Teaching Artist in the classroom.
• Must be flexible, patient, have excellent communication skills, and able to receive constructive feedback from MYCincinnati Director and Teaching Artists
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

Strong Positives

• Degree in Music Education or comparable experience
• An exceptional knowledge of a variety of teaching practices
• An active creative, artistic, and/or performing life
• Conducting, arranging, and/or composing experience
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish

Price Hill Will does not discriminate in hiring or delivering services based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable laws.