Long-Term Choir Substitute Teaching Artist

About Play On Philly

Play On Philly (POP) is a non-profit that provides daily, after-school music instruction to over 250 K-12 students. We work in communities that historically have had little or no access to formal music education. We are seeking Teaching Artists for our music center locations in West Philadelphia. 

 

Job Description

The Choir Teaching Artist (TA) leads choral classes, working on repertoire, strengthening aural skills and encouraging musicianship that ultimately supports students’ progress on their instruments and orchestral growth. The POP TA staff works collaboratively to create a safe, welcoming, and rigorous environment in their classrooms and at their Music Center, at-large. All POP TAs are responsible for encouraging students to adhere to the POP rules and guidelines for student citizenship.

 

As POP team members, TAs actively participate in professional development and continued education to cultivate and hone their teaching skills. TAs receive regular feedback and coaching on their job performance. Successful candidates are interested in cultivating their skills in group instrumental teaching and are excited to grow. 

 

This role is supervised by the Music Center’s Program Coordinator and works in partnership with the Program Director, Music Director, and other POP TAs within specific instrument families. We are looking for lifelong learners, and collaboratively-natured individuals who enjoy and have experience working with school-aged children (K-12), are creative, and can problem-solve and multi-task.  

 

A successful candidate:

· You are passionate about music education.

· You are calm under pressure.

· You have experience with teaching choral groups. 

· You are excited to serve a community through music. 

 

Requirements

· You are a professional musician.

· You have at least one year of formal music teaching experience with young people.

· You can work occasional nights and weekends as required.

 

Salary

Salary is contingent upon class schedule and scope of work.

 

Work Commitment

September-December, most weekday afternoons.

(There will be no work during the week of Thanksgiving as well as the last 2 weeks of December.) 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As a social justice organization, POP is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discrimination against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information is both illegal and against our organization’s values.

 

Our Community

POP is rooted in the community of Philadelphia. We welcome all applicants and invite our local community members to apply. We want to hear from you!

  

In lieu of a cover letter, please be prepared to answer the following questions: [250 word maximum per response]

· Why are you interested in POP?

· What do you like about working with children or young adults?

· Tell us about a teacher or role model who really influenced you. 

The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions.