Pre-Orchestra Strings Specialist: Teaching Artist

The People's Music School; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ELM seeks a Pre-Orchestra Strings Specialist teaching artist to guide beginner violin students and contribute to curriculum development with ELM music faculty. You will help uphold the program’s philosophy and foster holistic development, community, and family engagement.

You will lead beginner violin classes, coordinate with other Teaching Artists, and participate in concerts and rehearsals to ensure high-quality ensemble experiences for students.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching violin to beginner students (ages 8-10).
• Ability to collaborate on curriculum and pedagogy with music faculty.
• Strong emphasis on fundamentals, playing health, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead beginner violin classes for ages 8–10 with 1–2 Teaching Artists assisting.
• Lead weekly meetings for beginner-level String Teaching Artists.
• Participate in all formal ELM concerts (minimum 2 per year) and dress rehearsals; attend other concerts as requested.
• Collaborate with ELM Ensemble Conductors when appropriate.

Skills

Violin

Teaching

Job description

Pre-Orchestra Strings Specialist: Teaching Artist

ELM is looking for a Pre-Orchestra violin/strings specialist who will be responsible for teaching ELM students and ensuring the highest quality of ensemble experiences for our students through classes and ensembles. TAs contribute to curriculum development and pedagogy in collaboration with other ELM music faculty. TAs uphold ELM's philosophy to support each child holistically and help facilitate community and family engagement.

• Lead violin classes for beginner students, ages 8 - 10* with assistance from 1-2 Teaching Artists. Place special emphasis on fundamentals to set up students for long-term success and overall playing health/longevity.
• Lead weekly meetings for beginner-level String Teaching Artists
• Participate in all formal ELM concerts (minimum of 2) and dress rehearsals per year. Participate or attend other concerts/recitals as requested.
• Collaborate with ELM Ensemble Conductors when appropriate.

ELM is committed to employment policies and procedures ensuring all qualified persons are accorded the equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training.

ELM is committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail]