Mission District Young Musicians Program Instructor/Winds Coach
Community Music Center seeks an instructor to form part of the faculty team that teaches in the Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP), a tuition-free program offering comprehensive music education with a focus on Latin music.
The ideal candidate will be bilingual (Spanish/English), have knowledge of winds instruments (trumpet, saxophones, clarinet, flute) and experience and knowledge of Latin music styles, possess a high level of musicianship, work well with teenagers and a faculty team.
Each class includes large group rhythm work, sectionals and large ensemble rehearsal. This opening is for a rhythm section coach who would be responsible for teaching rhythm section sectionals and forming part of the faculty team to develop and teach music theory, instruction of large group rehearsals, performances, planning and evaluation.
Start date: September 6, 2025
Mission District Young Musicians Program The award-winning Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP), founded in 2007, offers a comprehensive music education with a focus on Latin music. This tuition free program primarily serves Latino youth from the Mission District who are nominated by their public school music teachers and community organizations. The curriculum focuses on music of Latin America and is taught by bilingual (Spanish/English) instructors. Group classes take place at the Community Music Center (544 Capp Street, SF, CA) each Saturday during the school year and private lessons can take place at either CMC branch. Students perform several times each year at CMC and off-site locations.
Schedule: Saturdays from 9:30am-12:00pm, throughout the school year. Other hours will be required for performances and meetings.
Requirements:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English).
- Knowledge of Latin music styles such as boleros, cumbias, rancheras, banda, cha cha cha and Cuban son.
- Knowledge of winds instruments (trumpet, saxophones, clarinet, flute)
- Ability to interact and motivate teenage singers with different levels of experience and learning styles.
- Prior experience teaching, particularly with youth highly desired
- Knowledge of Finale software is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting sectionals for rhythm section or other instruments as needed.
- Assisting with arrangements as needed.
- Arriving at 9:30 AM to help with the set-up, teaching from 9:45 am - 11:45 noon and staying for a 15 minute faculty debrief/planning session, leaving at 12:00 PM.
- Supporting MDYMP faculty with the class set up and break down process.
- Playing with the full ensemble and supporting it.
- Working with a small group of students separately or individual students if needed.
- Addressing discipline issues as needed as part of the faculty team.
- Participating in the program’s activities and supporting them.
- Participating in all performances
- Attending MDYMP Faculty meetings 3 or 4 times a year.
- Giving feedback on program structure, curriculum, repertoire and progress.
- Evaluating students.
- Auditioning new students.
- Giving feedback on recruitment.
- Communicating with the MDYMP Coordinator.
Compensation: $68.80/hour. Additional opportunities are available for compensated performances and meetings, free practice room and studio rental as available.
About Community Music Center (CMC): Community Music Center’s mission is to make high quality music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, regardless of financial means. We’re committed to centering equity and inclusion in our programs and across all aspects of our organization. We are a nonprofit institution founded in 1921 with branches in the Mission District, Richmond Districts, and at partnership sites throughout San Francisco serving 3,400 students annually.
Application Process: Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include CMC Mission District Young Musicians Instructor in the subject of your email. Application Deadline is August 8, 2025 or until position is filled. Only those being considered will be contacted. No phone calls, please. CMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The faculty of Community Music Center share the belief that the joy and satisfaction of learning to make music should be available to everyone, regardless of age, talent or means. Community Music Center seeks instructors with experience teaching a variety of styles, including western classical, jazz, rock, blues, Latin, flamenco, middle eastern and Chinese music.
Community Music Center expects faculty to provide well-rounded, quality music instruction:
- encourage creativity, originality and personal expression
- establish consistency in attendance and progress
- demonstrate the value of proper practice habits
- exercise flexibility and sensitivity in response to the student
- tailor teaching to the individual needs, abilities, and goals of each student
- teach a full palette of fundamental musical skills
- turn momentary failures into positive lessons
- review previously learned material to establish continuity
- answer the students’ questions and encourage follow-up inquiry and research
- inspire students through passion, talents and love for teaching which in turn will foster their musical and personal growth
www.sfcmc.org
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $68.80 per hour
Expected hours: 3 per week
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
Schedule:
- Every weekend
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
