Teaching Artist: Strings & Youth Orchestra Mentor

The People's Music School; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

El Sistema Lehigh Valley is hiring Teaching Artist for violin, viola, cello, bass, and choir in Allentown, PA. The role involves teaching strings, running ensembles, and supporting orchestral activities for underserved youth within ESLV’s mission.

Responsibilities include classroom management, collaboration with staff and parents, and mentoring students. Immediate start with 16–20 hours per week and $35/hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer.
• Strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy (Suzuki) with certification preferred.
• Experience teaching strings and leading ensembles.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds in underserved communities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain strong communication with staff and parents.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach string classes, group lessons, and/or sectionals.
• Team teach and operate ensembles with up to 100 children.
• Assist with full orchestra rehearsal of up to 70 children; tuning strings, playing in the section.
• Attend music pedagogy and professional development sessions.
• Prepare and communicate with teachers, program manager, ASA staff, and parents.
• Assist the ESLV Program Manager with classroom management logistics.
• Attend required concerts, meetings, events, and professional development sessions.
• Serve as a mentor to ESLV students.
• Assist with implementation of systems, standards, and evaluations related to student progress.
• Perform administrative duties essential to running one’s own classroom.
• Supervise students during transitions and breaks.
• Maintain professional, prompt lines of communication with ESLV and ASA staff.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Musicianship

Pedagogy knowledge

Strings teaching

Ensemble leadership

Diversity experience

Communication skills

Transportation

Team player

Music arranging

Bilingual EN/ES (plus)

Job description

El Sistema Lehigh Valley is hiring Teaching Artist for violin, viola, cello, bass, and choir in Allentown, PA. The role involves teaching strings, running ensembles, and supporting orchestral activities for underserved youth within ESLV’s mission.

Responsibilities include classroom management, collaboration with staff and parents, and mentoring students. Immediate start with 16–20 hours per week and $35/hour pay rate.