Tucson Youth Music is seeking Music Educators & Classroom Assistants for the 2024 Jim Click Summer Music Program
JIM CLICK-TYM 2024 SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM
PART-TIME TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES!!
Tucson Youth Music, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to providing quality music education
for Tucson’s underserved youth ages 6-18.
1. Piano Teacher, Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 830 E. 17th Street.
2. Piano Teacher, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Noon to 1:15 p.m., 830 E. 17th Street.
3. Music Appreciation, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 830 E. 17th Street.
4. Piano Teacher, Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m., Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance CATALYST Space in the Tucson Mall.
5. Chorus Teacher, Students Ages 6-10, Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m., Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance CATALYST Space in the Tucson Mall.
6. Music Appreciation, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance CATALYST Space in the Tucson Mall.
Rate of Pay: $30 per hour. Summer Music Classes are one hour and 15 minutes in duration. For each class taught, a teacher will be allowed to bill for 1.5 hours, to help accommodate time for class prep and follow-up.
Successful Candidates will:
· Be accomplished musicians in their instrument(s) of choice.
· Be well-versed in music genres and styles.
· Plan and implement engaging lesson plans to accommodate both beginning to intermediate students.
· Teach proper technique, repertoire, sight-reading, music theory, ear-training, performance, and improvisation.
· Create an enjoyable learning environment to inspire young minds.
· Help students grow in their appreciation of music.
· Demonstrate how skills acquired in music apply to skills in life, e.g., time management, problem-solving, respect for property, respect for others.
Minimum Qualifications:
· A music-related bachelor’s degree OR at least three years of music teaching experience.
· Possess a genuine love for music.
· Experience in teaching music fundamentals.
· Familiarity with a variety of teaching methods.
· Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Show a high degree of patience.
· Familiarity with the use of technology in music education.
· Work well with children.
If interested, please send a cover letter, years of experience teaching children, and curriculum vitae to [email protected] SUBJECT LINE: SUMMER MUSIC TEACHER APPLICATION.
This position will require a social security/name-based background check and online training.
We look forward to hearing from you!
TYM IS LOOKING FOR CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS!
WE ARE A NON-PROFIT MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX – 18
Position Purpose:
The Tucson Youth Music Center is looking for Summer Music Program Classroom Assistants to help check students in and out of classes and help ensure the smooth delivery of an effective and safe Jim Click – TYM 2024 Summer Music Program, three days per week, June 3 – July 24.
Rate of Pay: This position will be compensated at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
Hours Per Day: Five hours per day, Mon. Tues., Wed.
Choice of Location: 830 E. 17th Street or the Tucson Mall.
Overall Responsibilities:
· Help with student sign-in and sign-out, parent/guardian engagement, curriculum development, and teaching assistance.
· Help record student attendance.
· Assist with classroom activity.
· Help prepare materials.
· Help create an enjoyable learning environment to inspire young minds.
· Help students grow in their appreciation of music.
Characteristics of a Classroom Assistant:
· Possesses a genuine love for music.
· Would enjoy gaining experience in teaching and music fundamentals.
· Can engage appropriately with parents/guardians and teachers.
· Is comfortable in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.
· Is very patient.
· Enjoys working with children.
If you would like to be considered for the position of TYM Classroom Assistant, please contact
Summer Music Program Coordinator Emmanuel Danielson at [email protected]
This position will require three online classes, references, and a fingerprint background check.