Percussion, Teaching Artist - Los Angeles Philharmonic Association : Job Details

Description Position: Percussion, Teaching ArtistStatus: Part-Time, Non-ExemptSupervisor: Program Manager, YOLA at InglewoodCompensation: $45.00/hourDepartment: LearningFounded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's mission is to perform, present, and promote music in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, both at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is dedicated to continuing its pre-eminent status in the music world of the 21st century.Program Summary:YOLA , A music education program of the LA Phil, provides incomparable and equitable access to a high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this access, YOLA strives to support young people to leverage their learned skills and artistic identities and create transformational change for themselves and their communities. In 2021, the Beckmen YOLA Center was opened as a purpose-built space for YOLA programming and as cultural arts resource in the city of Inglewood.Position Summary:The employee will ensure the highest quality learning experience for YOLA students, support each child holistically, and create curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans in collaboration with other YOLA music faculty. The employee will support the YOLA philosophy and community and help facilitate community and family involvement. Applicants will be considered for positions at all YOLA sites, as roles are available.Hours for this position will be up to approximately 10-15 hours per week.Position Elements:As a YOLA Teaching Artist, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborating with YOLA faculty to create a shared curriculum and culture inspired by the ideals and philosophies of El Sistema
• Instructing instrumental studio and sectionals
• Assisting with full orchestra rehearsals, playing and coaching within sections, and collaborating with the YOLA Conductor at the discretion of the Program Manager
• Communicating with YOLA academic tutors and parents to understand each child holistically
• Attending music pedagogy and tutoring professional development sessions
• Preparation and communication with music teachers, YOLA Conductor, Program Manager, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Staff
• Other duties as assigned

Follow the YOLA curriculum and uphold its core tenets around culturally responsive teaching, creative youth development and artistic development.Interacts with:

• YOLA Site Leadership, Teaching Artists, Musicians, Alumni, and Families
• Learning Department, LA Phil Community Partners
• Internal and External Stakeholders

Minimum Requirements Position Preferences:

• Demonstrated music educator with extensive experience working with youth orchestras at all levels.
• Strong understanding of youth orchestra repertoire, beginning instrumental curriculum, teaching artist pedagogy, and youth development practices.
• Flexible, creative, and innovative in approach to curriculum, programming, and concert design.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple constituent groups including the surrounding community, partner organizations, teaching artists, students, and parents.
• Have excellent communication skills, with attention to detail, strong sense of empathy and a proactive nature.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with excellent judgment and discretion.
• Experience as a motivational mentor and support for students, parents, and teaching artists.
• Ability to work under frequent observation.
• Ability to arrange music and simplify orchestral parts is preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities that may need swift reorganization.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds; experience working in under-resourced communities.
• Complete various tasks within established time frames.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong independent work and proactively identify and assess effective methods of work operation.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Four-year undergraduate degree with a focus on music performance, music theory, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must.
• Secondary language fluency is a plus.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider employment of qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status,gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices