Beginner Winds Coach

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 Beginner Winds Coach. Beginner Winds Coach will be responsible for leading rehearsals for band students of the AMP Preparatory Band that take place on Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 6:15pm. AMP’s existence is a direct result of the 2009 TED Prize, which was awarded to Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of Venezuela’s El Sistema. & Phyllis Katz Foundation, the Harland Charitable Foundation, the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, The Rich’s Foundation, the Sartain Lanier Foundation, the Luluma Foundation, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia Department of Education, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Delta Community Credit Union, the Next Generation Fund, and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Learn, understand and represent the AMP philosophies for uplifting youths, families and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence Teach rehearsals to Preparatory Band musicians Coordinate and cooperate with the AMP Preparatory School Program Manager in keeping track of AMP students musical progress Execute additional administrative tasks as necessary Ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor and/or Master of Music (preferred) Passion for music as a vehicle for positive social change Experience working (music-related or other) with disadvantaged, urban/rural youth Exemplary music performance ability/experience 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 Winds Coach is a part-time, hourly ($52-65/hour) position starting in September 2025.