Teaching Artist

The LACO Teaching Artist cohort is a vibrant community of composers, performers, and educators who bring music to life for students across Los Angeles County through accessible and engaging music curricula. This is an opportunity to inspire the next generation while deepening your own artistic and pedagogical practices. Engage with diverse student populations in grades 3-12 with provided curriculum varying from music appreciation, music history, basic music theory, and music composition Must be able to teach a minimum of five (5) hours per week Facilitate hands-on activities in all aspects of music learning and creative expression Aid students in creating and arranging a composition of a piece of music approximately 1 minutes in length, to be performed at the final Meet the Music culminating concert Participate in professional development retreats and lesson planning sessions Collaborate with LACO staff, classroom teachers, fellow Teaching Artists, and LACO musicians Support student engagement during culminating events and field trips Act as ambassadors for LACO’s mission Participate in other LACO events and collaborations as Department of Learning representatives Bachelor of Music with emphasis in composition or related field Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience, K-12 preferred Proficient in at least one instrument Expertise in using digital composition tools Knowledgeable in chamber and orchestral classical repertoire Reliable transportation to school sites across LA Excellent communication and organizational skills Willingness to work some evenings and weekends depending on classes, rehearsals, and events Must be able to transport supplies to location and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds Must satisfactorily pass a CA DOJ background check to work with LAUSD partners 1,500 USD honorarium Teaching Rate: 50 USD / hour Administrative Rate: 40 USD / hour Professional development opportunities Complimentary tickets to select LACO concerts Invitation to all Sound Investment salons

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