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Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is hiring: Substitute Teaching Artist in Lo

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Program Summary
YOLA is the signature program of LA Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel. YOLA is inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan music education system that provides half a million children with free musical instruments and intensive musical instruction. Central to YOLA’s mission is the promotion of healthy growth and development through the study, practice and performance of music. Simultaneously, YOLA positively invests in each child’s development as a musical ambassador of peace, hope, and understanding amongst a diverse population of cultures, backgrounds and beliefs. YOLA currently serves more than 1,500 students from elementary, middle, and high schools across Los Angeles.

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.

Current Vacancies

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon

Brass: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba

Percussion

Voice/Choir

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

Position Qualifications

Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer

Ability to work weekends and evenings

Ability to work under frequent observation

Strong experience teaching beginning instrumentalists

Strong knowledge of instrument specific repertoire, curriculum, and pedagogy

Strong knowledge of orchestral music, music reading skills, and music pedagogy

Access to transportation, to and from YOLA site

Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds; experience working in historically marginalized communities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Four‑year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred, post‑graduate degree or equivalent experience a plus

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In Summary: YOLA is inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan music education system that provides half a million children with free musical instruments and intensive musical instruction . The employee will ensure the highest quality learning experience for students, support each child holistically, and create curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans .

En Español: Programa Resumen YOLA es el programa de firma del director musical y artístico de la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles, Gustavo Dudamel. YoLA está inspirado en El Sistema, el sistema educativo musical venezolano que proporciona a medio millón de niños instrumentos musicales gratuitos e instrucción musical intensiva. La misión central de YOLA es promover un crecimiento y desarrollo saludables mediante el estudio, práctica y rendimiento de la música. Al mismo tiempo, YOLA invierte positivamente en el desarrollo de cada niño como embajador de paz, esperanza y comprensión entre una población diversa de culturas, orígenes y creencias musicales. Los solicitantes serán considerados para cargos en todos los sitios de YOLA, según estén disponibles las funciones. Vacancias actuales Cuerdas: Violino, viola, violo, cello, Woodwinds Double Bass: Flauta, oboe, clarinete, vasón bronceado: corno francés, trompeta, trombona, Tuba Percussion Voice/Chor Position Elements Como artista docente del YOLA , sus responsabilidades incluyen (pero no se limitan a): Colaborar con la facultad del YOLa para crear un currículo compartido y una cultura inspirada por los ideales y filosofías de El Sistema Instruir el estudio instrumental y orquestación auxiliares con ensayos académicos completos, tocar y entrenamiento secciones, y colaborar con el director del programa de voz / coro Tuba Comunicando con tutores de la comunidad musical del YOLLA Con conocimientos económicos A través de la formación profesional de cada uno de los estudiantes de colegio de enseñanza e aprendizaje de música y desarrollo del campo de trabajo, así como una amplia gama de habilidades profesionales que permiten aprender inglés y otros temas relacionados con la educación, además de tener una experiencia avanzada y una gran capacidad de comunicación entre profesores de estudios o alumnos de escuelas, incluso desde los centros educativos de escuela secundaria establecidos en los Estados Unidos.