The MusicianShip
Music Instructor (Various Roles) Job at The MusicianShip in Washington
The MusicianShip, Washington, DC, United States, 20599
Welcome!
At The MusicianShip (TMS), our mission is to empower youth and emerging musicians from historically marginalized communities throughout the DC metropolitan region and beyond by providing free music education and enrichment programs that build skills and amplify talents, resulting in positive life-changing outcomes.
We engage DC Metro Area schools, families, performing artists, and community members in the process - that's where you come in! We are looking for highly-motivated and mission-driven individuals who are excited to join a team that encourages each other to be thought partners, values diversity and inclusion, and thrives in a hybrid workspace.
The MusicianShip is growing, and we are looking for Music Instructors to help us inspire, educate and empower youth in Washington, DC. Music professionals and educators who are self-motivated and have experience working with groups of youth will be an integral part of moving our mission forward. We are currently seeking the following instructor positions:
Our Music Instructors will focus on providing youth with innovative and educational afterschool music programming that includes music theory, music performance, and socio-emotional learning. This team member will report to the Education and Artistic Development Specialist or the Education and Community Programs Manager. In addition to serving as the lead educators for their program sites, Music Instructors will be supported by Site Coordinators who will handle the administrative requirements of the program.
Your Day Will Typically Involve:
Some Additional Details:
Requirements
What We're Looking for in a Teammate:
Benefits
The Compensation Range for this position is $30 - $40 per hour and includes payment for off-site administrative work like lesson planning, professional development, and training.
A Little More about The MusicianShip
The MusicianShip is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. We embrace and encourage our employee's differences in backgrounds and experiences. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our organizational goals and support our youth. As a part of The MusicianShip's team, employees attend annual training to promote a greater understanding and enhance employee knowledge of The Musicianship DC's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The MusicianShip is an equal opportunity employer and is actively committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization.
At The MusicianShip (TMS), our mission is to empower youth and emerging musicians from historically marginalized communities throughout the DC metropolitan region and beyond by providing free music education and enrichment programs that build skills and amplify talents, resulting in positive life-changing outcomes.
We engage DC Metro Area schools, families, performing artists, and community members in the process - that's where you come in! We are looking for highly-motivated and mission-driven individuals who are excited to join a team that encourages each other to be thought partners, values diversity and inclusion, and thrives in a hybrid workspace.
The MusicianShip is growing, and we are looking for Music Instructors to help us inspire, educate and empower youth in Washington, DC. Music professionals and educators who are self-motivated and have experience working with groups of youth will be an integral part of moving our mission forward. We are currently seeking the following instructor positions:
- Band Instructor (Woodwind/Brass)
- Drumline Instructor
- Music Production Instructor
- Vocal Music Instructor
- General Music Instructor
Our Music Instructors will focus on providing youth with innovative and educational afterschool music programming that includes music theory, music performance, and socio-emotional learning. This team member will report to the Education and Artistic Development Specialist or the Education and Community Programs Manager. In addition to serving as the lead educators for their program sites, Music Instructors will be supported by Site Coordinators who will handle the administrative requirements of the program.
Your Day Will Typically Involve:
- Attending afterschool programs to deliver music education and SEL lesson
- Preparing youth for performance opportunities
- Building community with youth and their families
- Communicating successes and challenges of programs with Site Coordinators
- Assessing student skills and completing Music Aptitude Assessments for youth
- Maintaining confidential data as required by FERPA
- Attending field trips, performances, or after-school assemblies
- Attending required meetings with site coordinators, school administrators, and TMS leadership
- Communicating program needs to Site Coordinators and department leadership
- Other programmatic tasks and projects as directed by management
Some Additional Details:
- Music Instructors will typically work 8 to 12 hours per week depending on the number of days or sites worked.
- The Work Schedule for this position varies by program site but is usually 2 to 4 days per week, Monday - Thursday, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM; may need to be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- This position may require up to 15% virtual work but is primarily an on-site role.
- Must be available to attend pre-program training
Requirements
What We're Looking for in a Teammate:
- Some college or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of music instruction experience; experience teaching youth in group settings a plus
- Basic classroom and behavior management skills
- A passion for empowering youth
- Must pass a background check conducted by The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST)
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 or has a related exemption
- Proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office
Benefits
The Compensation Range for this position is $30 - $40 per hour and includes payment for off-site administrative work like lesson planning, professional development, and training.
A Little More about The MusicianShip
The MusicianShip is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. We embrace and encourage our employee's differences in backgrounds and experiences. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our organizational goals and support our youth. As a part of The MusicianShip's team, employees attend annual training to promote a greater understanding and enhance employee knowledge of The Musicianship DC's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The MusicianShip is an equal opportunity employer and is actively committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the organization.