Job description

Job Description

Program Summary:

YOLA is the signature program of LA Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel. YOLA is inspired by El Sistema, the Venezuelan music education system that provides half a million children with free musical instruments and intensive musical instruction. Central to YOLA’s mission is the promotion of healthy growth and development through the study, practice and performance of music. Simultaneously, YOLA positively invests in each child’s development as a musical ambassador of peace, hope, and understanding amongst a diverse population of cultures, backgrounds and beliefs. YOLA currently serves more than 1,500 students from elementary, middle, and high schools across Los Angeles.

Position Summary

The employee will ensure the highest quality learning experience for YOLA students, support each child holistically, and create curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans in collaboration with other YOLA music faculty. The employee will support the YOLA philosophy and community and help facilitate community and family involvement. Applicants will be considered for positions at all YOLA sites, as roles are available.

Job Requirements

Position Elements:

As a YOLA Teaching Artist, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Collaborating with YOLA faculty to create a shared curriculum and culture inspired by the ideals and philosophies of El Sistema
Instructing instrumental studio and sectionals
Assisting with full orchestra rehearsals, playing and coaching within sections, and collaborating with the YOLA Conductor at the discretion of the Program Manager
Communicating with YOLA academic tutors and parents to understand each child holistically
Attending music pedagogy and tutoring professional development sessions
Preparation and communication with music teachers, YOLA Conductor, Program Manager, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Staff
Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer
Ability to work weekends and evenings
Ability to work under frequent observation
Strong experience teaching beginning instrumentalists
Strong knowledge of instrument specific repertoire, curriculum, and pedagogy
Strong knowledge of orchestral music, music reading skills, and music pedagogy
Access to transportation, to and from YOLA site
Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds; experience working in historically marginalized communities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred, post-graduate degree or equivalent experience a plus