DC Music Program Educator - Part-time

Living Classrooms Foundation

Job
Description

Job Title: DC
Music Program Educator – Part Time (Music Production and Songwriting)

JOB SUMMARY

Living Classrooms’ Ascend through Music Program in the
National Capitol Region serves youth throughout Washington, DC. AMP provides
opportunities to learn skills in music technology, musical instruments,
creating original music, recording and performance with the purpose of
developing self-expression and positive character/life skills.

Under the direction of the Director of Music Programs and
working with the DC Music Coordinator, the music educator will support in
building the Ascend through Music Program. The music educator will develop and
teach programming that encompasses musical development, self-expression and
positive character skills. Programming involves working with children, youth
and adults and integrating music technology, songwriting, performances, and
creating original music/videos.

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS – DC MUSIC PROGRAM EDUCATOR

· 3-6
hours a week, likely 1-2 days per week in 10 week terms

·
Build music technology
skills and concepts including beatmaking, songwriting, recording and
mixing

·
Run recording sessions for programs
and program participants

·
Edit, Mix and finalize program
projects and recordings

·
Set-up and maintain equipment for
optimal programming use

·
Work independently

·
Travel to program
sites, including setting up and breaking down equipment and materials as needed

·
Communicate and
coordinate with DC Music Program Coordinator and site staff

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS FOR ALL MUSIC EDUCATORS

·
Create and facilitate sequential and
engaging lessons, activities and experiences that develop skills, knowledge,
creativity and confidence in music

·
Plan and guide students in preparing
final projects and/or performances

·
Incorporate effective classroom
management to maintain a structured, positive learning space

·
Collaborate and Assist Director and
team with program-wide performances, recordings, and projects

·
Interact professionally and
appropriately with students, parents, teachers, staff, community

·
Participate in site staff meetings
and on-going training opportunities

·
Capture, create and upload content
on program’s social media platforms

·
Comply with all LCF/AMP policies and
procedures

JOB
QUALIFICATIONS

·
Mastery of industry-standard DAWs (Logic
Pro X preferred) and equipment to create instrumentals, projects, and
recordings

·
Knowledge in songwriting skills and
techniques

·
Experience with recording equipment,
running a recording session, and mixing

·
2 years of experience working with a
group of youth in a structured setting

·
Understanding of basic music theory as
relates to foundational skills in making/creating music

·
Strong communication, time
management, and multi-tasking skills

·
Reliable transportation with ability
to transport program equipment

·
Ability to work in a changing
environment and address the varying needs of students

·
Comfortable working with students
ages 10-17

·
Preferred: Bachelor's
Degree

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The dress code is
business casual. Living Classrooms will provide each staff person with a staff
shirt. Staff shirts should be worn with slacks/skirts or appropriate jeans
(e.g. no holes, no writing, too revealing, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their
normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Living Classrooms Foundation is An
Equal Opportunity Employer

Living Classrooms Foundation

Job
Description

Job Title: DC
Music Program Educator – Part Time (Music Production and Songwriting)

JOB SUMMARY

Living Classrooms’ Ascend through Music Program in the
National Capitol Region serves youth throughout Washington, DC. AMP provides
opportunities to learn skills in music technology, musical instruments,
creating original music, recording and performance with the purpose of
developing self-expression and positive character/life skills.

Under the direction of the Director of Music Programs and
working with the DC Music Coordinator, the music educator will support in
building the Ascend through Music Program. The music educator will develop and
teach programming that encompasses musical development, self-expression and
positive character skills. Programming involves working with children, youth
and adults and integrating music technology, songwriting, performances, and
creating original music/videos.

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS – DC MUSIC PROGRAM EDUCATOR

· 3-6
hours a week, likely 1-2 days per week in 10 week terms

·
Build music technology
skills and concepts including beatmaking, songwriting, recording and
mixing

·
Run recording sessions for programs
and program participants

·
Edit, Mix and finalize program
projects and recordings

·
Set-up and maintain equipment for
optimal programming use

·
Work independently

·
Travel to program
sites, including setting up and breaking down equipment and materials as needed

·
Communicate and
coordinate with DC Music Program Coordinator and site staff

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS FOR ALL MUSIC EDUCATORS

·
Create and facilitate sequential and
engaging lessons, activities and experiences that develop skills, knowledge,
creativity and confidence in music

·
Plan and guide students in preparing
final projects and/or performances

·
Incorporate effective classroom
management to maintain a structured, positive learning space

·
Collaborate and Assist Director and
team with program-wide performances, recordings, and projects

·
Interact professionally and
appropriately with students, parents, teachers, staff, community

·
Participate in site staff meetings
and on-going training opportunities

·
Capture, create and upload content
on program’s social media platforms

·
Comply with all LCF/AMP policies and
procedures

JOB
QUALIFICATIONS

·
Mastery of industry-standard DAWs (Logic
Pro X preferred) and equipment to create instrumentals, projects, and
recordings

·
Knowledge in songwriting skills and
techniques

·
Experience with recording equipment,
running a recording session, and mixing

·
2 years of experience working with a
group of youth in a structured setting

·
Understanding of basic music theory as
relates to foundational skills in making/creating music

·
Strong communication, time
management, and multi-tasking skills

·
Reliable transportation with ability
to transport program equipment

·
Ability to work in a changing
environment and address the varying needs of students

·
Comfortable working with students
ages 10-17

·
Preferred: Bachelor's
Degree

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The dress code is
business casual. Living Classrooms will provide each staff person with a staff
shirt. Staff shirts should be worn with slacks/skirts or appropriate jeans
(e.g. no holes, no writing, too revealing, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their
normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Living Classrooms Foundation is An
Equal Opportunity Employer