Viola Teaching Artist, El Sistema – Inspire Young Musicians

EAST SOMERVILLE COMM. SCHOOL; Somerville (MA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Somerville Public Schools' East Somerville Community School seeks a Teaching Artist for the El Sistema Somerville program. This is a part-time role with 19 hours per week, mainly afternoons, delivering engaging group lessons and fostering strong musical foundations.

You will collaborate with administrators and staff to advance program goals, support student growth, and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment for diverse 3rd–8th grade students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Music Education.
• Demonstrated musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer.
• Commitment to El Sistema's social mission through music.
• Experience with diverse student populations and grades 3–8.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-teaching environment.
• Preferred: 2+ years of teaching experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop and teach engaging group lessons that build musical skills.
• Establish routines and encourage fundamental musicianship.
• Incorporate movement, ear training, reading, and bowing/plucking.
• Maintain positive classroom management and high expectations.
• Collaborate with administration and staff to meet program goals.
• Foster a nurturing classroom environment and peer teaching.

Connaissances

Musicianship

Viola pedagogy

El Sistema philosophy

Diverse youth experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Teaching experience

Formation

Bachelor's in Music Performance or Music Education

Description du poste

Somerville Public Schools' East Somerville Community School seeks a Teaching Artist for the El Sistema Somerville program. This is a part-time role with 19 hours per week, mainly afternoons, delivering engaging group lessons and fostering strong musical foundations.

You will collaborate with administrators and staff to advance program goals, support student growth, and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment for diverse 3rd–8th grade students.