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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 performances
- 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 2023 and May 2024 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
Immediate positions open at:
Jesse J McCrary Elementary (514 NW 77th St, Miami, FL 33150) Schedule: M/T/TH 2:45pm - 5pm W 1:45pm - 5pm
Other Schools Achieve Music has music programs at Jesse J McCrary Elementary (Little Haiti) Frederick Douglass Elementary (Overtown), Lake Stevens Elementary (Miami Gardens), North Glade Elementary (Miami Gardens), Brentwood Elementary (Miami Gardens), and Caribbean K-8 Center (Cutler Bay).
Compensation
Teaching assistants will be paid between $18 - $22 an hour (based on experience). The total hours for this position are from 10 to 12 hours per week. This includes two 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 3/05/2024 - 5/17/2024. The daily work hours are between 2:30 / 3:00 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 8, 2024
Miami Gardens Youth Music Festival: March 2, 2024
Spring Music Performance: May 2024
Last day of music programming: May 17, 2024
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9 – 12 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- After school
Work Location: In person
