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Atlanta Music Project

Atlanta Music Project is hiring: Beginner Percussion Teaching Artist in Aspen

Atlanta Music Project, Aspen, CO, United States, 81612


THE ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT
ANNOUNCES PART-TIME JOB OPENING FOR
Beginner Percussion Teaching Artist
$50-$65/hour, Starting Immediately
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Please follow application instructions listed at the end of this job description

Summary of Position

The Atlanta Music Project seeks trained musicians and music educators to join our faculty as group lesson teaching artists. The Beginner Percussion Teaching Artist will be responsible for teaching our elementary school-aged beginner percussion students in a group setting. The successful candidate will possess an unyielding commitment to empowering youth to realize their possibilities through music. This position reports to the relevant program leader.

Responsibilities

  • Learn, understand and represent the AMP philosophies for uplifting youths, families and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence
  • Teach beginner percussion to AMP after-school orchestra students
  • Choose, prepare, and/or arrange appropriate repertoire for group lessons
  • Coordinate and cooperate with the program leaders in keeping track of AMP students' attendance and musical progress
  • Execute additional administrative tasks as necessary

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Music
  • Experience teaching percussion in a classroom or group setting
  • Experience working with elementary school-aged students
  • Passion for music as a vehicle for positive social change
  • Experience working (music-related or other) with disadvantaged, urban/rural youth
  • Exemplary teaching ability (group lesson experience a plus)
  • Ability to inspire, work with and mentor youths ages 6 and up
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a team
  • Ability to adapt, be flexible and have a sense of humor

Notes: The Beginner Percussion Orchestra Teaching Artist is a part-time, hourly ($50 to $65/hour commensurate with experience) position starting in August 2023. Background check required.

To Apply

Email resume to jobs@atlantamusicproject.org with subject “Beginner Percussion Orchestra Teaching Artist” no later than August 18, 2023. Interviews and teaching auditions will be held on a rolling basis. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Music Project not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

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