Southern Art Music Initiative was founded in 2015 with the goal of passing on folk music and art music traditions with an emphasis on family and service. Since our inception, we’ve developed exceptional programming in partnership with several metro Atlanta schools and municipalities to provide after school clubs and in-home private lessons.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- W-2
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Seasonal Bonuses
Hands-On Music is a modular program, which allows us to offer age-appropriate challenges by grade. We meet once a week for an hour.
We focus heavily on music literacy and proper piano techniques. Our programs promote practice at home, via a practice app, and we firmly believe in putting an instrument in the hand of every child we work with.
We provide each student with a keyboard, which is theirs to keep, as well as take-home materials. This involves some parent engagement, and we provide resources to families to further encourage practice at home.
You will not be expected to carry dozens of instruments to set up at a school. Only up to 5 small keyboards in a bag, along with an iPad preloaded with all teaching materials which consist of age-appropriate standard curricula and proprietary lesson plans and teaching aids. The students will have their own instruments, so you will not need to rush to set up a class. All you do is escort students to the assigned classroom, help them settle down with a "Hello" activity, plug in your iPad, and start the lesson.
PAY:
Our pay structure puts the teacher in mind first. We respect your time and expertise.
IN-HOME PRIVATE LESSONS pay $50 per hour
HANDS-ON MUSIC pays $60 per club (clubs are 1 hour). Larger classes pay $65!
Areas:
DULUTH
SUWANEE
BUFORD
Each school will have a Kindergarten-1st Grade Club and a 2nd-5th Grade Club around 3:00-4:00pm or 3:30-4:30pm
Most school clubs will range 09/02-12/10
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to parents or guardians on a regular basis at pick-up time for clubs, and after private lessons.
- Incorporate behavior management techniques to ensure a productive and focused tutoring session. Log any behavioral issue via lessons scheduling app.
- Maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere for students to learn and grow.
- Additional hours available for those interested in teaching in-home private lessons!
Most lessons will take place in students' homes in the school neighborhoods.
Lessons begin in September
Requirements:
- Bachelors in Music or Music Education OR Equivalent Work Experience, with 3-5 years teaching experience.
- Previous experience working with students in a tutoring or classroom setting.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of music theory, principles, and techniques.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with young students.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified based on the specific needs of the students and the organization.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road