AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Employer: Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

Position: Singing and Solfège Specialist (Interim), YOLA at HOLA

Hours: Approximately 13 hours per week for 11 weeks

Salary: $30 per hour (non-exempt)

Start Date: April 9

How to Apply: send resumes and cover letters to cwitkowski@heartofla.org by March 17

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with exceptional programs in academics, arts and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities.

Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) is the second site of Gustavo Dudamel's signature music education program at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Inspired by El Sistema, YOLA at HOLA serves nearly 200 students with intensive after-school orchestral instruction five days a week. Classes include music creativity, singing and solfège, ensemble rehearsals, and an hour of academic tutoring daily. This holistic approach fosters a sense of community and provides the students with the opportunity to take advantage of HOLA's exceptional programs and resources.

Position Summary:
Responsible for leading the vocal component of YOLA at HOLA, a joint venture of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA). He or she will ensure the highest quality singing experience for YOLA at HOLA, create curriculum and pedagogy in collaboration with other YOLA at HOLA music faculty and support each child holistically. He or she will support the HOLA philosophy and community as a part of YOLA at HOLA and help facilitate community and family involvement.

Essential Functions:

As a YOLA at HOLA faculty member, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Collaborating with YOLA at HOLA faculty to create a shared curriculum, pedagogy and culture inspired by the ideals of El Sistema

· Teaching singing and solfège to classes of first-sixth graders

· Assisting with string ensemble

· Assisting with full orchestra; classroom management, collaborating with the YOLA Conductor

· Communicating with YOLA at HOLA tutors in order to understand each child holistically

· Attending music pedagogy and tutoring professional development sessions

· Preparation and communication with music teachers, YOLA Conductor, Program Director, LA Phil staff, parents and the HOLA team

Qualifications:

· Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer

· Strong commitment to El Sistema's philosophy of social change through music and the missions of YOLA and HOLA

· Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; post-graduate degree or equivalent experience a plus

· Extensive experience teaching vocal music to young children

· Experience leading and conducting vocal ensembles

· Strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy with certification preferred

· Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds; experience working in underserved communities

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

· Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor/role model for students, parents, and peers as an artist, teacher and citizen

· Ability to work under frequent observation

· Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

· Ability to be a strong role model for youth during all working hours

An Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Heart of Los Angeles to provide all persons with equal employment. opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age or Veteran Status.

from LA Culture Net