Early Childhood Music Instructor (Smart Start)

Description

SFCM is seeking an engaging and dedicated instructor to teach early childhood music classes for students between the ages of 0-6. SFCM is partnering with RCM America to launch the Smart Start program in San Francisco. Smart Start is an Early Childhood Music Education curriculum designed to awaken a curiosity for music in children, ages 0-6. This group curriculum was developed by The Royal Conservatory (RCM), in collaboration with neuroscientists, and RCM’s most accomplished music educators. This umbrella of experts combines 60 years of thought leadership in music  education, with science-backed research to deliver the rich, developmental benefits, to all children, in their earliest possible stages of learning.

Essential Functions

• Teach Smart Start classes on a weekly basis following the Pre-College Academic Calendar for students between the ages of 0-6
• Complete a 4 week teacher training program through RCM America
• Develop lesson plans that follow the Smart Start curriculum and objectives
• Develop individualized instructional plans for students as needed
• Provide routine assessment, feedback, and progress reports for students
• Attend departmental meetings as scheduled by the Associate Dean
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Pre-College staff
• Understand and support the entirety of the Smart Start curriculum and its related activities
• Represent the Pre-College locally and nationally
• Participate in Pre-College faculty meetings
• Adhere to budget as set forth by the Division Director

Requirements

• Demonstrate excellent musicianship and artistry as a musician, scholar, and educator
• A minimum of two (2) years professional experience working in the field of arts education with a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent required
• Experience working in early childhood arts education required
• A strong background and understanding of musicianship skills, including music theory, harmony and analysis,
• keyboard skills, and aural skills (dictation and ear training) recommended
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with SFCM administrative staff and faculty
• Candidates with experience working in diverse communities encouraged to apply
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills; maintain a good relationship with parents
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for the selected candidate

How to Apply

We prefer to receive applications through our website. This position will be open until filled.

About Us

SFCM’s mission is to transform our students: artistically, intellectually, professionally and individually. Through the study of music at the highest level, our students learn to seek achievement in every endeavor, to convert challenges into opportunities, to understand the nature of excellence and to pursue their dreams with vigor and determination. We believe that inspiring the imagination, cultivating the artist, honing the intellect and developing the professional are the keys to launching innovative graduates who excel in any field. 

SFCM loves to be at the center of good things happening in music education. Our students and alumni are doing incredible work in a range of disciplines: landing positions at the world’s top ensembles, working at the intersection of music and technology in Silicon Valley, and starting their own organizations and even going to medical school. In addition to its top-rated undergraduate and graduate curricula, SFCM offers other programs locally and nationally including the Pre-College division, the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism, and Continuing Education for adult learners. SFCM's Bowes Center has more than doubled the campus footprint, providing dorm room housing for the student body, and bringing state-of-the-art teaching facilities and three new performance halls to San Francisco’s Civic Center arts corridor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SFCM is a fully committed equal employment opportunity institution and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including those who consider themselves to be of a race, national origin or ancestry that is not fully represented in musical arts programs in the United States. Personnel decisions regarding applicants for employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, age, citizenship, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Description

$82 per hour

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