Teaching Artist: Woodwinds Elementary after school at Bay Area Music Project Share on X      Print Application Deadline

8/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 6/30/2025 Contact Lorrie Murray
510-917-6050 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$40 - $50 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $25/hr for lesson planning, meetings, and professional development. Length of Work Year 10 Months Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

As the Woodwinds teaching artist, you are responsible for providing beginning and intermediate instrumental instruction to students aged 8 -11 in small group classes and sectionals. Instruments include flute, clarinet and saxophone. You will collaborate with other teaching artists to create a joyful and holistic environment for musical learning in after-school instrumental music programs at public schools in the East Bay (Alameda, Oakland) area. This role is a part-time, hourly, instructional seasonal employee position with the potential to expand to go year-round.

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Class Instruction 

Create a consistent and safe environment with clear procedures and expectations  Encourage learning and performance activities that build self-confidence and leadership  Engage students through the development and implementation of creative lesson plans that foster social and musical growth Center inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in teaching practice  Maintain clear and specific goals for student learning (daily, weekly, semester, etc.) 

Musical Artistry 

Provide artistic support and guidance in the classroom at partner schools  Attend and play alongside students in rehearsals and performances, and provide helpful feedback regarding technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills  Inspire students by modeling musical curiosity through authentic and celebratory exploration of musical craft, both solo and in collaboration with others 

Teamwork & Relationships 

Develop collaborative and constructive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Contribute to a vibrant, welcoming, and supportive team culture. When appropriate, offer honest and constructive feedback to colleagues and supervisor. Participate in ongoing professional growth and development activities.

Administrative Duties 

Actively participate in appropriate administrative duties related to the role, including but not limited to meeting participation, payroll reporting, staff development activities, and staff and family communications. Record and communicate student attendance and assess learning progress as appropriate.

Compensation & Benefits 

Pay Range: $40-50/hr for teaching (depending on experience). $25/hr for lesson planning, meetings, and professional development. Paid Time Off: Accrued Sick Leave. Jury Duty Leave (up to two weeks). Health & Future: Medical and Dental Insurance available at 20+ hr/week. 401(k) retirement (opt-in, unmatched) Instrument loans (as available). Paid professional development opportunities.

Workplace Demands 

Work Hours - Part-time, hourly, with some responsibilities on weekends and/or evenings, depending on the program’s concert calendar  Location - Exposed to changing conditions in indoor, outdoor, and virtual settings--including in school campuses, classrooms, libraries, offices, venues, parks, and other community spaces Cleanliness & Odors - Clean to moderately clean; Occasionally works with children with varying access to hygiene support  Social - Communicates with youth and adults in one-on-one, small groups, and large groups.  Structure & Predictability - Low to Moderate Physical - Can remain in a stationary position; Can move through crowded and uncrowded spaces with or without assistance; Can use, inspect, and adjust musical instruments; Can communicate and exchange information and ideas; Can discern and assess student musical learning; Can lift and/or transport up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance; Can reliably report for work on time at job sites  Light - Lighting is typically fluorescent or natural Noise - Noise levels range from quiet to loud 

 

 

Requirements / Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years of related work experience. * Experience working with groups of children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model. * Experience and desire to work with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. * Strong organization skills, matched by a sense of humor and readiness to adapt. * Must pass live scan fingerprinting (background check) and provide a negative TB test. * Cover letter, resume, two references

Requirements / Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in music or 2-3 years of related work experience. * Experience working with groups of children, youth orchestras, or in the El Sistema music education model. * Experience and desire to work with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. * Strong organization skills, matched by a sense of humor and readiness to adapt. * Must pass live scan fingerprinting (background check) and provide a negative TB test. * Cover letter, resume, two references

Comments and Other Information Email: Lorrie Murray, Executive Director (lorrie@bayareamusicproject.org), and Audrey Reyes, Operations Director (audrey@bayareamusicproject.org). Comments and Other Information
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