Teaching Artist (Greater New Orleans area)

Teaching Artist

Kids' Orchestra – Greater New Orleans, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

Kids’ Orchestra is a year-round program dedicated to building a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education. Kids’ Orchestra provides music education, instruments, and performance opportunities to elementary, middle school, and high school students in South Louisiana.

Teaching artists work with students, parents, site staff, and volunteers to deliver a safe, quality musical experience for students, and create enriching and inclusive educational opportunities at KO sites. Teaching artists for the Greater New Orleans area report to the CEO and work out of the Kids' Orchestra New Orleans office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Exhibit a genuine passion for community engagement, teaching, and young artist development
Prior experience working with children in a music environment
Exceptional verbal communication skills
Classroom experience (preferred) or a willingness to learn
Working towards, or completion of, a degree in music or music education (preferred)
Willingness to make accommodations for students of varying abilities, levels, or exceptionalities/special needs
Enthusiasm for the mission and vision of Kids' Orchestra
Previous experience working with children in a supervisory role
Basic computer skills necessary
Must have reliable transportation or a way to get around the city

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Attend KO professional developments and workshops
Thoughtful and organized weekly lesson plans
Prepare students for a minimum of two concerts per school year (December and May)
Implement daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activities
Help students with snack and homework (when applicable)
Assist fellow site staff when needed (arrival and dismissal)
Create and support an inclusive, safe, and enriching learning environment

HOURS, PAY & REQUIREMENTS

3:30-5:30 Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday (days and times vary based on site)
Private lesson scheduling is flexible to fit your schedule
Pay starts at $25.00 per half-hour private lesson and starts at $50.00 per group lesson
Background Check and Child Abuse Prevention Training are required as a condition of employment

Kids’ Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

REQUIREMENTS

Kids' Orchestra's mission is to build a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education.