What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Music Instructor position at Community School of Music and Arts?
The Community School of Music and Arts is seeking a motivated, experienced, fun and engaging individual to teach in-person Early Childhood Music Program spanning ages 2-7 years at CSMA’s primary Finn Center site in Mountain View. This is a part-time, hourly position beginning in June 2023. Qualified applicants may also be considered for additional teaching throughout CSMA’s other programs. Please be sure to review the schedule information below prior to applying.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATION
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practical aspects of early childhood music instruction and a solid understanding of early childhood music pedagogy.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in performance and/or music education.
- Proven success in teaching in an early childhood setting.
- Experience and interest in teaching students of all abilities with an emphasis on appreciation and enjoyment of music.
- Demonstrated success interacting with and engaging parents/guardians during early childhood classes.
- Certifications in Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, or similar methodology preferred but not required.
- Ability to play guitar and/or ukulele preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to teach and converse comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- The ability to communicate in a positive and consistent way with parents, students, and administration.
- Performing experience preferred.
EDUCATION
- BA in Music or Music Education, or equivalent experience
SCHEDULE
Candidates should be available to teach in person at CSMA’s main campus in Mountain View on Saturday mornings-afternoons to start with. Candidates must be available to teach a minimum of 2 days per week, 4 hours per day. Additional days will be added to the teaching schedule based on the candidate’s availability.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Paid training and meetings
- Paid Sick Leave accrual
- Professional Development opportunities and grants for faculty
- Community Concert Series performance opportunities for faculty
- Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes
- Health Benefits available
COVID19 Considerations:
CSMA has a mandatory vaccination policy for onsite staff and faculty subject only to the limited exemptions required by law.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume. Please clearly indicate your primary instrument and secondary instruments you are qualified to teach on your cover letter.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ARTS
Founded in 1968, the Community School of Music and Arts is Northern California’s largest non-profit provider of arts education programs. With a $5 million budget and 160-member staff and faculty, CSMA is one of the ten largest community schools in the United States. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the global capitals of creativity, CSMA is dedicated to making the arts and arts education accessible to all, regardless of age, experience or background. Headquartered in the award-winning Finn Center in the City of Mountain View, CSMA directly serves over 22,000 people of all ages, skill levels and economic means each year, including over 16,000 students at 40 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- How many years of years of experience do you have teaching music to Early Childhood level children ?
- What is your highest level of education ?
- Are you available to teach in person on Saturday mornings-afternoons and at least one weekday afternoon/evening, committing to at least 2 days with 4 hours of availability each day.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $50