Ocean State Job Lot is hiring: Percussion Teaching Artist in Los Angeles

About Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and YOLA.

Position: Percussion, Teaching Artist
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Manager, YOLA at Inglewood
Compensation: $45.00/hour
Department: Learning

Program Summary:
YOLA, a music education program of the LA Phil, provides incomparable and equitable access to high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this access, YOLA strives to support young people to leverage their learned skills and artistic identities and create transformational change for themselves and their communities.

Position Summary:

The employee will ensure the highest quality learning experience for YOLA students, support each child holistically, and create curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans in collaboration with other YOLA music faculty. The employee will support the YOLA philosophy and community and help facilitate community and family involvement. Applicants will be considered for positions at all YOLA sites, as roles are available.

Hours for this position will be up to approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Position Elements:

• Collaborating with YOLA faculty to create a shared curriculum and culture inspired by the ideals and philosophies of El Sistema
• Instructing instrumental studio and sectionals
• Assisting with full orchestra rehearsals, playing and coaching within sections, and collaborating with the YOLA Conductor at the discretion of the Program Manager
• Communicating with YOLA academic tutors and parents to understand each child holistically
• Attending music pedagogy and tutoring professional development sessions
• Preparation and communication with music teachers, YOLA Conductor, Program Manager, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Staff
• Other duties as assigned

Follow the YOLA curriculum and uphold its core tenets around culturally responsive teaching, creative youth development, and artistic development.

Interacts with:

• YOLA Site Leadership, Teaching Artists, Musicians, Alumni, and Families
• Learning Department, LA Phil Community Partners

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider employment of qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law.

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