Justice Choir Teaching Artist

VOX Femina is seeking dedicated and passionate Teaching Artists to join our education team, starting in early September! Teaching Artists will help facilitate VOX Femina’s Justice Choir. The VOX Femina Justice Choir program creates spaces where students can cultivate appreciation for music through community, conversation, and performance. Justice Choir programs are open to young people of all musical experience and backgrounds who want to make their voices heard. The ideal Teaching Artist candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of music teaching experience, strong singing skills, and possess a commitment to social justice issues. The Teaching Artist will play a crucial role in bringing our mission to life by facilitating Justice Choir sessions that build community and inspire change and empowerment.

Responsibilities:
– Facilitate a minimum of 2 after-school music classes weekly (primarily middle schools in the El Monte Area of Los Angeles County), focusing on fostering a sense of community and engaging participants in meaningful discussions about social justice topics.
– Follow lesson plans developed by Lead Teacher and Education Program Manager, using repertoire from the Justice Choir Songbook.
– Adhere to the provided teaching schedule and maintain consistent communication with the VOX administration.
– Cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment where all participants feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to express themselves through choral music.
– Participate in training and practice teaching opportunities led by the Lead Teacher, to enhance teaching techniques and expand knowledge of social justice-related themes.
– Contribute to discussions regarding program improvements, participant progress, and community engagement.

Qualifications:
– Experience in music education, vocal performance, and/or a related field.
– A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, preferably with diverse age groups and communities.
– Demonstrated passion for social justice and the ability to incorporate relevant themes into the choral music curriculum.
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with participants, school administrators and VOX staff.
– Reliable transportation to ensure punctual attendance at classes.

Compensation:
– Teaching Artists will receive compensation at a rate of 2 hours for every one hour of teaching time.
– Up to 1 hour per week will be compensated for lesson preparation. A minimum of 4 hours will be compensated for training and practice teaching prior to school assignments.

Salary: $30 – $40/hour

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctoral Degree

Deadline to apply: August 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your teaching experience and passion for social justice, and any relevant references to vfla@voxfemina.org.

Applications will be accepted through the end of August 2024.