Guitar Educator

At Bloom we are committed to celebrating music, movement and diversity. We value the sound training of body and mind, and the development of the whole child. We are looking for educators that are passionate about building the next generation of artists and creating a space where children help to create the environment in which they learn. Responsibilities Regularly assess student progress and understanding Reflect on classes to determine what is working and what could be improved Participate in professional development activities, both internal (led by music director, owner, and visiting experts) and external (outside training opportunities, attending conferences, and engaging in best practice sharing with others in the Bloom community) Assist in curriculum development if necessary Constantly ask “How can we do this better?” Meet children where they are Serve as an active member of the community to provide stewardship of the school and adherence to its mission and guiding principles Maintain positive and regular communication with families taking classes Maintain a high level of professionalism, including arriving 10‑15 minutes early to prepare the room, responding promptly to all communications with front office staff, admin, director and owners, taking attendance in every class, meeting deadlines and commitments to self, students and the community, and providing lesson plans in advance for each semester as well as reflections afterward Provide ongoing education toward caregivers to help them understand what students are learning and why Find music that is relatable to students Ask questions and seek support Preferred Qualifications At least a BM in Music Also teach bass and ukulele Converse in a second language Prior experience in teaching private and group lessons Play and teach a variety of styles Understand pedagogy and how to scaffold concepts and goals Position Details Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour Schedule: After school; weekends as needed Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred) Experience: Guitar teaching, 1 year (Required) Ability to commute: Los Angeles, CA 90041 (Required) Work Location: In person Benefits 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Employs Permanent Music Educators on a W-2 Offers sick pay Professional development 401(k) options to W-2 employees Pay commensurate with experience and education Values the health and safety of our students and employees by maintaining recommended Covid protocols and precautions #J-18808-Ljbffr Bloom School of Music & Dance