Kindergarten Teaching artist

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Posted Date:     August 3, 2024
Position Type:   Position Type: Part-time, hourly, seasonal - August through June: contract renews by school year calendar
Pay Range: Hourly- $35 - $38.00 per hour DOE
Hours of Work:  August 15 - September 6 Schedule: 11:45am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday
General Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 2:00 - 6:00pm; Wednesdays 11:45am - 6:00pm
Reports to:   Program Lead, Kindergarten Team Lead, Director of Operations, Executive Director
Organization Overview
Bay Area Music Project (BAMP) is an El Sistema-inspired after-school music education program supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of children in lower-income communities by providing high-quality music instruction, nutritious snacks and homework assistance regardless of abilities and circumstances. Our staff embraces both the social and musical mission of our program — they nurture both the individual person and the musician at the same time. 
Job Description
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Teaching Artist for our after-school Kindergarten program (KinderBAMP) at an elementary school in Alameda, CA. They will lead a class of 20 students with the support of a teacher assistant and in collaboration with the broader AMP team. The Teaching Artist will create a strong classroom foundation that fosters a healthy learning environment, with a focus on play-based curriculum that supports student social and emotional development.
Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality care and relationship building with children at the individual and group level
• Plan and facilitate enrichment lessons in area of your interests and expertise (i.e. music, community building, science, PE/group games, etc)
• Implement developmentally appropriate class structure throughout all components of the day (check in, snack, transitions, lessons, recess)
• Foster relationships with parents, families and school day staff
• Timely correspondence regarding BAMP communications
• Attend professional-development sessions and planning meetings
• Collaborate with BAMP staff and other Teaching Artists

The Ideal Candidate

• Has least 2 years of teaching experience
• Has exceptional classroom management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation to grow
• Has experience working with children from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Can cultivate and maintain a positive learning environment for all students
• Is flexible and willing to adapt
• Has a sense of humor!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Early Childhood Development, or experience in related fields
• Must pass live scan fingerprinting (background check) and provide negative TB tests

Interested candidates, please send résumé and cover letter that tells us why you are interested in working at BAMP to: Operations Director, Audrey Reyes: audrey​@bayareamusicproject.org

​For more information about Bay Area Music Project, please visit: www.bayareamusicproject.org

Bay Area Music Project does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability or any other protected status in admission or access to, or employment in its programs and activities.