Violin Teaching Artist - After-School Music Educator

Play on Philly; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Play On Philly (POP) is seeking passionate Violin Teaching Artists for the upcoming school year at our West Philadelphia Music Centers. TAs will guide beginner violin studios of ~10 students with 0–2 years of experience, fostering progress in instrument skills and music literacy in a collaborative setting.

Role involves working with school-aged children (1st–8th grades), in partnership with coordinators and directors, and participating in ongoing professional development within POP’s mission to

Qualifications

• You specialize in violin and/or string pedagogy.
• At least one year of formal music teaching experience with young people is preferred.
• You can work occasional nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of five or more students at once and monitor progress.
• Help students develop instrumental skills, music literacy, and repertoire.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and rigorous learning environment.

Skills

Violin pedagogy

Group teaching

Flexible schedule

Job description

Play On Philly (POP) is seeking passionate Violin Teaching Artists for the upcoming school year at our West Philadelphia Music Centers. TAs will guide beginner violin studios of ~10 students with 0–2 years of experience, fostering progress in instrument skills and music literacy in a collaborative setting.

Role involves working with school-aged children (1st–8th grades), in partnership with coordinators and directors, and participating in ongoing professional development within POP’s mission to