Teaching Artist - Part Time Job at Kaizen Lab Inc. in Baton Rouge

Teaching Artist

Kids' Orchestra – Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

Kids’ Orchestra is a year-round program dedicated to building a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education. Kids’ Orchestra provides music education, instruments, and performance opportunities to elementary, middle school, and high school students in the Baton Rouge area.

Teaching artists work with students, parents, site staff, and volunteers to deliver a safe, quality musical experience for students, and create enriching and inclusive educational opportunities at KO sites. Teaching artists report to the Education Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exhibit a genuine passion for community engagement, teaching, and young artist development
• Prior experience working with children in a music environment
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Classroom experience (preferred) or a willingness to learn
• Working towards, or completion of, a degree in music or music education (preferred)
• Willingness to make accommodations for students of varying abilities, levels, or exceptionalities / special needs
• Enthusiasm for the mission and vision of Kids' Orchestra
• Previous experience working with children in a supervisory role
• Basic computer skills necessary
• Must have reliable transportation or a way to get around the city

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

HOURS, PAY & REQUIREMENTS

Kids’ Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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