Teaching Artist

The People's Music School; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Santa Rosa Symphony's Simply Strings program seeks a dynamic teaching artist to provide general music and beginner violin instruction to elementary students starting in 2nd grade, using Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and related methods. Bilingual Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position is part-time, non-exempt, primarily at Sheppard Accelerated Elementary School with some community concerts; remote work for administrative tasks may be possible.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Kodaly, Suzuki, Orff, or Dalcroze approaches.
• Ability to teach both individual and small/large ensembles.
• Collaborate with mentors and families to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach instrument-specific lessons, small and large ensembles in support of El Sistema philosophy.
• Coordinate with Simply Strings aides/mentors to deliver instruction.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with program goals and cross-program learning.
• Attend professional development sessions through SRS Education Department.

Skills

Kodaly method

Suzuki method

Dalcroze method

Team teaching

Lesson planning

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Part of the Santa Rosa Symphony's Institute for Music Education, Simply Strings develops musical excellence and promotes social engagement. Through this program, based at Sheppard Accelerated Elementary School in Roseland, children beginning in second grade receive free daily intensive ensemble instruction three hours a day, five days a week after school.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Santa Rosa Symphony's Simply Strings program is looking for a dynamic teaching artist to provide general music and beginning-level violin instruction to elementary students, starting at the 2nd grade level. Emphasis is on Kodaly, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and other developmentally appropriate strategies to support student engagement and learning. Experience in one or more of these methodologies is preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain a vibrant, positive and supportive environment for students, families and other staff.
• With the support of the Simply Strings teacher’s aides and mentors, teach instrument specific lessons, small and large-group ensembles, and a variety of settings in support of the El Sistema teaching philosophy.
• Expertise in Kodaly, Suzuki, Orff, Dalcroze or other early childhood pedagogy a plus.
• Team teach ensemble classes (if applicable) with mixed instrumentation. Create lessons that integrate musicianship and music literacy.
• In collaboration with the Simply Strings Manager and colleagues, create lesson plans that are in alignment with the Symphony’s overall goals and the values of El Sistema USA.
• Actively encourage peer-teaching as a regular curricular component.
• Collaborate with other faculty to foster cross-program learning and extension opportunities.
• Work with mentors, fellow faculty, and parents to promote or support student success.
• Attend and participate in professional development sessions provided by or connected to SRS Education Department.
• Pass criminal record clearance, fingerprint clearance, mandated reporter training and willingness to complete other related trainings.

POSITION

The Simply Strings Teaching Artist is a part-time, non-exempt position. Programmatic activities generally take place at Sheppard Elementary with some community concerts at various venues locations. Other administrative tasks may be performed remotely.

COMPENSATION:

Target compensation for this position is $62/hour. Schedule is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week for three 8-week sessions throughout the school year. Compensation package includes paid sick time

The Santa Rosa Symphony is committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons employed or seeking employment with the Symphony. The Symphony will recruit, hire, retain, promote, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants equally, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.