Music Production (After School Program) In-Person Instructor (2023-2024)

Seeking a passionate individual with strong knowledge of Music Production and a love for working with children this school year! An ideal candidate has music recording experience while working with young children ages 5-17.

Applying candidates should be energetic and flexible and have a background in music production and recording. Our vision is to empower children to become strong and confident individuals through the use of performing arts. Children show their final music presentation at the end of the summer. Expanding our quality performing arts team will help to make that happen. 
 

We are looking for people that:

• Have a heart for kids!
• Are looking for a fun contractual opportunity
• Have teaching experience and excellent classroom management skills
• Are performance-oriented
• With HIGH ENERGY and flexibility
• Have afternoons available
• Are willing and able to commit for one school year
• Have reliable transportation

Responsibilities: 
Teachers will work on small projects i.e. creating tracks, songs and recordings.
-You may also be required to provide your own music production equipment: mixer board, laptop, and microphone
-Supplemental equipment will be provided for teachers without equipment. 
-Post-editing work is the responsibility of the teacher.
 

• Teach music production to groups of young children ages 5-17. Classes are 1 hour in length.
• Ability to promote a feeling of security and trust with children by being warm, supportive, and comforting.
• Are enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children.
• Ability to commute to contracted locations.
• Curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Able to effectively collaborate with other performing arts teaching staff (when necessary)
• Ability to work well in an inner-city environment.
• Applicants will undergo a thorough background check and fingerprint
• Mediate any conflicts that may arise between students.
• Enforce the rules and safety regulations with equipment.
• Report any notable concerns or incidents to the Program Manager

Skills: 

• Dependability and punctuality a must
• Instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organizational and planning skills
• Strong work ethic
• Sense of humor
• Ability to relate well with children
• Ability to make learning process fun
• Convey information in an exciting way

Experience: 

• Educational experience is a plus with a focus on Music and Music Production
• Experience with elementary/middle school aged children
• Advanced Knowledge of Audio Recording Equipment is required.

Dates: 

• Contracts range between October 2019- May 2020
• Additional hours available at various times throughout the school year.

Compensation: 

• $40+ per hour Based on experience and credentials
• Job Type: Contractual

If you are able to fulfill the responsibilities above, while creating a fun and exciting atmosphere in your classroom, then this is the position for you!
 

To apply: Please submit the following: Resume, references and contact information

Who Are We?
Simply put, we are creative professionals who are passionate about investing in youth and young adults via creative release while using the classroom setting. We use tools, resources and experience from our respective professional and corporate worlds, making the world of art relatable to children, thus enhancing the afterschool enrichment experience.

What We Believe?
We believe that all children have the ability to learn and be inspired. We also believe that it is through the arts that children can escape the mundane of life and see the future with optimism and hope. Most children genuinely love to learn, but it’s usually in ways that are fun and creative. We believe that we have a responsibility to help each child discover who they are and the talents they possess, which prepares them for a future of endless possibilities.

What Do We Value?

• -Children
• -Skill
• -Ingenuity
• -Integrity
• -Leadership
• -Strong Communication
• -Patience