Teaching Artists for Group Class Instruction on Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Guitar, and Percussion

Employment Offerings: 

• Performances at the Kimmel Center and Temple’s Performing Arts Center
• Full Calendar year of contracted teaching commitments
• Develop opportunities to increase your visibility and influence in the performing arts
• Learn from a core group of experienced educators in effective urban approaches and networking throughout the PYOMI calendar of operations and professional development
   

Responsibilities:  

• Unwavering commitment to the calendar of operations, concerts, rehearsals, and communication requests
• Coordinate with program faculty to meet student learning benchmarks and carry out shared pedagogical approaches
• Develop creative and challenging lesson plans in advance of daily classes with regular staff meetings
• Learn, understand, and represent the program’s philosophies of uplifting youths, families, and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence
• Lead group classes for elementary and/or middle school cohorts and assist with ensemble rehearsals and program events
• Participate in program events such as monthly convening of professional development meetings both in-person and virtual in and in concerts throughout the Philadelphia area
• Have the ability to solely manage a classroom of students and commitment to a calendar year
• Have the ability to report directly to Tune Up Philly director and respond to all correspondence in a timely fashion
   

Qualifications: 

• Passion for music and the arts as a vehicle for positive social change
• Excellent musicianship in performance
• Multi-instrumental teaching experience a plus
• At least two years teaching experience with beginners and in group classes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to be flexible and capable of working in challenging environments
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy
• Ability to oversee groups of children and teenagers
• Four-year undergraduate degree, post-graduate degree, certifications, or equivalent experience a plus
• Must have up to date FBI, PA Police Background and Pennsylvania Childline clearances
• Experience teaching in out of school time settings (after-school, summer) a plus