Current Openings
Site: Greenwood Elementary School
Status: Part-Time (Average of 8 Teaching Hours/week through mid-June)
Pay: $33.92/Teaching Hour, private lessons work may be available
Benefits: Paid time off, dental insurance, Simple IRA with employer match
Start Date: Immediate
About Soundscapes at Greenwood Elementary:
Soundscapes at Greenwood, inspired by El Sistema, fosters students' musical and social growth through jazz-focused programming. Greenwood offers four levels of readiness: Music Readiness (Lv. 1), Instrument Readiness (Lv. 2), Ensemble Readiness (Lv. 3), and Individual Readiness (Lv. 4).
Role Summary:
Teach Level 2 Brass (beginning brass) students proper instrument techniques, beginning improvisation techniques, preparing students for performances, and providing mentorship. Work hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3:45–6:15 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
• Teach proper brass techniques and prepare students for performances.
• Serve as a role model and uphold high standards.
• Monitor and report student progress.
• Support transitions, snacks, and attend professional development and performances.
Qualifications:
• Willingness to work within a social change environment.
• 4+ years in brass pedagogy and performance.
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Organized, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Availability for some evenings/weekends.
• Background check required.
Application:
Submit letter of interest, resume, and publicly available link of performance or teaching video to rramirez@soundscapeshr.org or:
Soundscapes, 11713 Jefferson Ave. Ste. C #473, Newport News, VA 23606
Soundscapes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of knowledge, performance, and professionalism and to the development of a climate that supports equality and diversity in our staff and student community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse background, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran statuses, or other statuses protected by law.
Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Soundscapes, Inc.’s background screening process.
