After School Music Teacher Assistant
Overview
Achieve Music Teacher Assistants support Music Teachers during our after school program.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist Music teachers in instructing 12-20 students on a weekly basis to increase student proficiency in general music practice, including music theory, piano, voice, percussion and/or movement
- Checks for understanding to monitor student progress
- Participates in observation and feedback cycles in order to improve their practice as a music teacher assistant
- Monitor, secure and maintain instruments and any other program-related materials
- Participate in regular professional development (Music Learning Labs) throughout the year, virtual and in person
- Attend and participate in student performances and field trips (December 2021 and May 2022 performances)
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required
- Minimum one year experience engaging, instructing, and/or supervising elementary students in a community or school setting in music instruction
- Familiar with music notation, rhythmic values and music theory. Knowing basic piano, voice, percussion is a plus
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Locations
Jesse J McCrary Elementary (Liberty City)
Compensation
Teaching assistants will be paid between $17 - $20 an hour (based on experience). The total hours for this position are from 6 to 12 hours per week. This includes one major performances, Learning Labs (professional development sessions that are virtual and in-person), and opportunities to work on Achieve Saturdays, if interested. Work schedule will take place from 1/24/2021 - 5/20/2022. The daily work hours are between 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Participants will be compensated for all development experiences and meals are sometimes provided at Learning Labs.
Please note the following dates:
First day of Spring programming: January 10
Spring Music Performance: May 19, 2022
Last day of music programming: May 20, 2022
*Please note: Achieve Miami will remain flexible in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that is best for our students and staff, including those in this role. Dates, duration of the role, and compensation are tentative. We will update staff members as changes affecting the role are made.
About Achieve Miami:
Achieve Miami seeks to close opportunity gaps for students throughout Miami-Dade by providing meaningful educational programs that demonstrate the power of students learning with and from each other.
Achieve Music is a program for second through fifth grade students where professional musicians teach foundational music skills
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday / Tuesday / Thursday 3-5pm
- Tuesday 2-5pm
Work Location: Jesse J McCrary Jr. Elementary
- 514 NW 77th St, Miami, FL 33150