Part-time Contract Brass Teaching Artist

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has an opportunity available for immediate hire a Part-Time Contract Brass Teaching Artist in our Kim Noltemy Young Musicians program. One of many educational programs offered through the Dallas Symphony, Young Musicians is a year-round, summer, and after-school music program designed to nurture and empower youth in southern Dallas and beyond. The teaching approach for this position is based in El Sistema, a Venezuelan philosophy and program that uses music as the vehicle for social change. The qualified candidate will have: • A passion for working with youth and a desire to serve as a role model to students • Basic classroom management skills • Experience teaching beginner- to intermediate-level students in a group setting • The ability to be flexible and creative in the classroom • In-depth knowledge of beginning music pedagogy and repertoire • Punctuality, professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills (required) • A degree in music or music education and bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required. • Trumpet players preferred • Legal authorization to provide services to the Dallas Symphony without sponsorship or employment verification for visa purposes