A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)

A Place Called Home is seeking a General Music InstructorReports to: Conductor of Music ProgramsFLSA Status: Non-ExemptHours: Part-Time (25 hours per week)Salary: $15.50-$17.00 per hourA generous benefits package is available including paid time off (vacation, sick, personal holidays and holidays), medical, dental, vision and life insurance with meaningful employer contribution and 401K retirement plan with employer match after 12 months of employment.

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, and fitness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens capable of making positive change in the world in which they live. (www.apch.org)

SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Conductor of Music Programs (CMP), the Music Instructor is responsible for providing general music education in classroom and individual settings, assisting members with performance preparation, and tracking member progress and attendance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe General Music Instructor assumes the following responsibilities:

Design and implement high quality and engaging exposure based music curriculum for different ages (elementary, middle school, high school) and levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

Lead classroom management and team building through music and music activities, provide instruction and offer projects in a group setting

Facilitate individual or small group instruction Conduct and track qualified member assessments with the Berklee PULSE method (online learning resource with

training provided) Track member attendance and progress; prepare and submit reports Assist department staff in preparing member assessments, correspondence and data entry Chaperone members on department and agency field trips Support staff in preparing members for participation in special projects, performances and events (i.e. agency

fundraisers, festivals, etc.) Mentor through actions and behavior in observing dress code, language, and observance of organizational

policies and procedures Reach out to parents to encourage participation and attendance at orientations, recitals, performances and

informal sessions Collaborate with agency departments (i.e. Dance, Digital Media, Art, etc.) Regularly participate in agency wide meetings, professional development activities, on and off site training, and

instructional meetings, etc. Agency-wide duties including youth supervision, inputting class attendance and participation in agency events as

needed Perform other tasks as assigned

QualificationsTo perform this important job successfully, the Instructor must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communication. A Place Called Home is a learning organization and there is an expectation of continual growth and learning as a community. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance. Additionally, you are expected to speak up if you become aware of deficiencies and needs; and to offer solutions and make suggestions for improvements in your purview areas. Likewise, because each employee and each department is integral to the entire APCH community, we expect that as you focus on your area, you will also consider the big picture and the overall mission of the agency, and communicate with the appropriate individuals if/when you become aware of problems and/or have suggestions for ways and opportunities to

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make APCH stronger and better. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and past experience in youth development and arts education. 

Technical and Performance SkillsExcellent Oral and Written Communication SkillsClassroom Management SkillsAbility to work with children and teenagersCurriculum Development Ability to lead group and individual instruction Excellent knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of musical genres including Classical, Jazz, Rock, R&B necessaryKnowledge of one or more instruments including voice, piano/keyboards, guitar, bass and/or drums extremely helpfulStrong background in music theory, improvisation necessaryStrong time management skills Project managementMust work well with diverse populations of employees and constituents Valid CA driver’s license with clear DMV record (preferred but not required)Basic level computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint); PC and Mac literateAbility to speak, write and understand Spanish (preferred but not required)Model professionalism at all timesDedicated to excellence Maintain confidentiality guidelinesProactive and results orientedAbility to multi-taskStrong typing skills

Education/Training/Experience Music Degree preferable but not required or proof of equivalent training in related field preferred 3-5 years providing classroom or group instruction to youth ages 8 and older

Physical and Mental Demands Able to work in dynamic, high noise level environment typical of a youth center Walking, standing for several hours per day Lift up to 30 pounds regularly Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone

communications Use of hands for typing, data entry, moving and loading sound equipment and musical instruments Music Department classes are Monday through Saturday, some weekends and evenings activities, with some

local travel as circumstances require

Additional Information Must be willing to be flexible and available for night and weekend performances

EEOBackground screening required/Relevant skills assessment required during initial screening

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter, to Human Resources at apchemployment@apch.org(E-mail submission only/No phone inquiries)

Responses will be sent only to individuals meeting the outlined requirements of the position.

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