DC Music Program Educator

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