Substitute Brass Teaching Artist

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has an opportunity available for a Part-Time Contract Substitute Brass Teaching Artist in our Kim Noltemy Young Musicians program, to work on an as-needed basis. 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 ideal Young Musicians Teaching Artist candidate is an expert on their instrument, has experience in classroom management, embraces challenges with creative problem-solving skills, and can communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, school administration, other teachers, and Dallas Symphony staff. 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.