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The Violin Teaching Artist is responsible for teaching a Denver Young Artists Orchestra Tune Up program during after-school hours in Denver metro area schools. Currently we have an opening for the program at Jewell Elementary in Aurora on Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. 

Tune Up comprises weekly after school programs to help aspiring young musicians learn the violin, read music, and build a foundation of great technique that will support them long into the future. Instructors are professional musicians and teaching artists who are passionate about helping students fall in love with music. Instruments that the students can take home for practice are provided by DYAO (or the individual school). Tune Up students may perform various times in the school year, including an end-of-year concert with their peers and instructors to show how much they learned over the past year.

The mission of DYAO is to expose young musicians and audiences to the joy and beauty of symphonic music, pursuing excellence through exceptional orchestral training, unique and diverse performance opportunities, and new pathways to symphonic experiences. Ultimately, we seek to cultivate the next generation of musicians who will reimagine the future of symphonic music in our community.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Prepare lesson plans according to curriculum created in conjunction with fellow DYAO Teaching Artists
• Differentiate instruction based on student and group needs
• Work to retain students during the course of the school year
• Prepare students for recitals/performances based on curriculum 
• Work and communicate with other Teaching Artists, Program Manager, and school staff for all program needs
• Distribute and maintain instruments at site(s)

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in music, equivalent combination of education and experience, or both
• Ability to work effectively in a group lesson environment (past group teaching experience preferred)
• Ability to consistently display a positive, friendly and energetic attitude
• Must be available during after-school hours on specified days and some evenings & weekends as needed for concerts & events
• Passion for music education and access
• Ability to lift and transport 15lbs with reasonable accommodation
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time with reasonable accommodation
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Applications
• Pass a background check. 
• Have your own mode of transport
• Fluency in Spanish and experience working with neurodivergent students is a plus!

DYAO is committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff to serve the needs of our families and patrons. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Compensation: This is a 1099 position (independent contractor) and is paid at $80/hour.

To Apply: Send résumé and cover letter demonstrating appropriate experience, after-school availability, and qualifications to rachael.delange@dyao.org.