- 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
- Follow the YOLA curriculum and uphold its core tenets around culturally responsive teaching, creative youth development and artistic development.
- YOLA Site Leadership, Teaching Artists, Musicians, Alumni, and Families
- Learning Department, LA Phil
- Community Partners
- Internal and External Stakeholders
- Demonstrated music educator with extensive experience working with youth orchestras at all levels.
- Strong understanding of youth orchestra repertoire, beginning instrumental curriculum, teaching artist pedagogy, and youth development practices.
- Flexible, creative, and innovative in approach to curriculum, programming, and concert design.
- Ability to effectively communicate with multiple constituent groups including the surrounding community, partner organizations, teaching artists, students, and parents.
- Have excellent communication skills, with attention to detail, strong sense of empathy and a proactive nature.
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with excellent judgment and discretion.
- Experience as a motivational mentor and support for students, parents, and teaching artists.
- Ability to work under frequent observation.
- Ability to arrange music and simplify orchestral parts is preferred.
- Ability to work with multiple priorities that may need swift reorganization.
- Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds; experience working in under-resourced communities.
- Complete various tasks within established time frames.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Strong independent work and proactively identify and assess effective methods of work operation.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings.
- Four-year undergraduate degree with a focus on music performance, music theory, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Dedication and commitment to engage in and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the staff, vendors, and within interactions with the surrounding community is a must.
- Secondary language fluency is a plus.
-
Site Assistant, YOLA
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Position: Site Assistant, YOLA · Supervisor: Program Manager, YOLA at Torres · Department: Learning/YOLA · Employment Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Compensation: $20/HR · *This position typically reports for 37-42 weeks of work with an assigned YOLA site. Opport ...
-
Learning Department Data and Systems Intern
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Learning Department Data and Systems Intern · Position: Learning Department Data and Systems Intern · Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Reports to: Manager, YOLA · Compensation: Hourly, LA County Minimum Wage · Department: Learning · Internship Term: Internship wil ...
-
Trombone, Teaching Artist
1 week ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Program Summary: · YOLA provides incomparable and equitable access to a high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this ...
-
Travel Coordinator, YOLA National Festival
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Position: Travel Coordinator, YOLA National Festival · Department: Learning · Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Pay Rate: $25 per hour · Reports to: YOLA National Manager, Director of YOLA · About the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: · Founded in 1919, the Lo ...
-
Resident Counselor, YOLA National Festival
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Position: Resident Counselor, YOLA National Festival · Department: Learning · Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Pay Rate: $18.00/Hour · Reports to: Residential Life Manager(s), Culture and Residential Life Director, YOLA National Manager · Salary: Hourly, $18/hr · ...
-
Site Assistant, YOLA
3 weeks ago
Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, United StatesDate Posted:1/30/2024 Job Code: Site Assistant Location: LAPA Address: 151 South Grand Ave City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States of America Description Position: Site Assistant, YOLA · Supervisor: Program Manager, YOLA at Torres · Department: Learning/YOLA · Employm ...
-
Assistant Program Coordinator
1 week ago
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Los Angeles, United StatesJob Details - (YOLA) Assistant Program Coordinator · Camino Nuevo Charter Academy · Title (YOLA) Assistant Program Coordinator Job Type Classified Sub Title Location Kayne Siart Campus Job Title Contact Name Melissa Diaz Contact Phone Contact Email Number of Openings (only type ...
-
Travel Coordinator, YOLA National Festival
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United StatesPosition: Travel Coordinator, YOLA National Festival · Department: Learning · Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Pay Rate: $25 per hour · Reports to: YOLA National Manager, Director of YOLA · About the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: · Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles ...
-
Assistant Program Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Los Angeles, United StatesJob Details - (YOLA) Assistant Program Coordinator · Camino Nuevo Charter Academy · Title (YOLA) Assistant Program Coordinator Job Type Classified Sub Title Location Kayne Siart Campus Job Title Contact Name Jonathan Terry Contact Phone Contact Email Number of Openings (only typ ...
-
Trombone, Teaching Artist
1 hour ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United StatesProgram Summary: · YOLA provides incomparable and equitable access to a high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this acc ...
-
Workforce Development Program Stagehand
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Workforce Development Program Stagehand · Position: Workforce Development Program Stagehand · Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Reports to: Lead Stage Technician (Beckmen YOLA Center) · Compensation: Hourly ($23), 24 hours per week, Minimum of 47 weeks per year · De ...
-
Resident Counselor, YOLA National Festival
1 week ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United StatesPosition: Resident Counselor, YOLA National Festival · Department: Learning · Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt · Pay Rate: $18.00/Hour · Reports to: Residential Life Manager(s), Culture and Residential Life Director, YOLA National Manager · Salary: Hourly, $18/hr · About th ...
-
Director, Public Relations
4 weeks ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000/year · Job Description: · Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is as vibrant as Los Angeles, one of the world's most open and dynamic cities. Led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, we believe in the transformative power o ...
-
Social Media Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Ocean State Job Lot Los Angeles, United StatesAbout Los Angeles Philharmonic Association · Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bo ...
-
Senior Gift Planning Officer
1 week ago
Ocean State Job Lot Los Angeles, United StatesAbout Los Angeles Philharmonic Association · Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bo ...
-
Director, Public Relations
1 week ago
LA Phil Los Angeles, United StatesDate Posted:12/13/2023 Job Code: Director Location: LAPA Address: 151 South Grand Ave City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States of America Description Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000/year · Job Description: · Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is as vib ...
-
ECommerce Coordinator, Retail Services
3 weeks ago
Ocean State Job Lot Los Angeles, United StatesAbout Los Angeles Philharmonic Association · Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bo ...
-
Coordinator, Marketing Partnerships
3 weeks ago
Ocean State Job Lot Los Angeles, United StatesAbout Los Angeles Philharmonic Association · Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bo ...
-
Retail Stock Associate
2 weeks ago
Ocean State Job Lot Los Angeles, United StatesAbout Los Angeles Philharmonic Association · Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents, and promotes the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bo ...
-
Social Media Coordinator
6 days ago
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, United States· Position: · Social Media Coordinator · Department · : · Marketing · FLSA Grade: · Part-Time · Salary Range: · $24-$29 hourly · Position Summary: · Part-Time support for the LA Phil social media team with special projects, social ad placements, community management an ...
Violin Teaching Artist, YOLA - Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Description
Description:
Position: Violin, Teaching Artist
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Manager, YOLA at Inglewood
Compensation: $45.00/hour
Department: Learning
Founded in 1919, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's mission is to perform, present, and promote music in its varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a diverse and large audience, both at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association is dedicated to continuing its pre-eminent status in the music world of the 21st century.
Program Summary:
YOLA , A music education program of the LA Phil, provides incomparable and equitable access to a high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this access, YOLA strives to support young people to leverage their learned skills and artistic identities and create transformational change for themselves and their communities. In 2021, the Beckmen YOLA Center was opened as a purpose-built space for YOLA programming and as cultural arts resource in the city of Inglewood.
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:
(1) YOLA at Inglewood
Hours for this position will be up to approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Position Elements:
Position Preferences
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.