MY Teaching Artist Cello

MYCincinnati (Music for Youth in Cincinnati) is a free youth orchestra program in Price Hill.
Founded in 2011 on the idea that personal transformation can be achieved by striving for musical excellence, MYCincinnati gives students the opportunity to learn an orchestral instrument and play in an ensemble.
MYCincinnati is inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan national youth orchestra network that uses music as a vehicle for social change.
MYCincinnati is a program of Price Hill Will, the community development corporation for the three Price Hill neighborhoods.
Price Hill Will's mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Price Hill using an equitable, creative, and asset-based approach to physical, civic, social, and economic development.
Part-time Teaching Artist paid at $50/hour.
Instructional hours are Monday through Friday, 3:
15-6:
15 p.m.
Additional non-instructional hours are available, including administrative work, staff meetings, concerts, and other program responsibilities, which are paid at $25/hour.
We are active from September through May (ca.
31 weeks) plus 4 weeks for summer camp in June.
The ideal candidate will be a cello specialist who is comfortable teaching all string instruments in a group setting.
The Teaching Artist will model excellence, a love for music, and compassion while exemplifying MYCincinnati's mission in uplifting the student and the community.
This person will be able to critically reflect on teaching practices through the lens of equity and contribute to a team of passionate and diverse teaching artists.
String Teaching Artist Duties

Teach string students in sectionals, and individual settings across multiple levels
Collaborate with the strings team to plan curriculum, repertoire, and class structure
Create musical arrangements if needed
Help supervise students as they arrive and depart
Communicate frequently with staff, volunteers, and parents
Participate in and assist with set-up and tear-down at student concerts (outside of program hours)
Prioritize MYCincinnati's mission and core values
Assist MYCincinnati Director with additional tasks as needed
Qualifications

Professional-level performer on cello
Understanding of and some ability to play multiple string instruments
Excellent classroom management skills.
Able to lead large groups of students as the sole Teaching Artist in the classroom.
Must be flexible, patient, have excellent communication skills, and able to receive constructive feedback from MYCincinnati Director and Teaching Artists
Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
Strong Positives

Degree in Music Education or comparable experience
An exceptional knowledge of a variety of teaching practices
An active creative, artistic, and/or performing life
Conducting, arranging, and/or composing experience
Fluency or proficiency in Spanish
Price Hill Will does not discriminate in hiring or delivering services based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable laws.
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