Yona-sistema Teaching Artists

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Winspear Centre & Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Full time

The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is seeking dynamic individuals as **YONA-Sistema Teaching Artists (Woodwinds, Viola, Violin, Brass) **for our Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA-Sistema) program. We are looking for employees that are excited to be part of our music-centered, community-driven organization for these part time positions.

**Who we are**:
The Francis Winspear Centre for Music (FWCM) fulfills the human need to make and share music. The Winspear Centre is a nexus for all types of music, and welcomes traditional and experimental forms of sonic art. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for our community to create, exhibit, and experience music.

The Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA-Sistema) program which strives to have a lasting positive community impact by providing free music-centered programming for youth in Northern Alberta’s priority neighborhoods. If you have a passion for introducing the richness of music to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity, and believe that music is transformative, this is the job for you.

**Who you are**:
You love all aspects of music, you enjoy working on a team and bringing out the best in you and your colleagues, you are creative, and you are not afraid to try new things. You are aligned with these values and want us to succeed together.

**What we can offer you**:

- Immersion in a culture that wants to share our love of music with the community
- Paid flex days off to pursue performance or professional opportunities
- Paid professional development opportunities throughout the year
- Amazing community support and assistance, and the knowledge that you are creating profound social change by sharing what you love: music

**Job Summary**:
The YONA-Sistema Teaching Artists (Woodwinds, Viola, Violin, Brass) are responsible for providing music instruction to groups of up to 20 students and work collaboratively with the YONA team to provide support for all students in the program.

These are part time position contract positions working 10 months.

The days of work are:

- Viola, Violin, and Woodwinds
- 5 days a week
- Brass (Trombone and Trumpet preferred)
- 3 days a week

Teaching Artists work at YONA-Sistema community sites during after-school hours.

**What you will do**:

- Provide general music instruction to groups of up to 20 youth
- Lead rehearsals and concerts
- Assist students with academic work and supervise break and snack times
- Work with a team of colleagues to provide support for all students in the program
- Collaborate with the entire YONA team to build the culture and curriculum of the program
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary training preferably in music, education, or a related field
- Fulsome understanding of violin, viola, flute, clarinet, trombone, or trumpet pedagogy
- Experience teaching music to youth
- Knowledge of community outreach resources
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to engage with diverse youth

**Competencies**:

- Imaginative and flexible
- Positive thinking and open minded
- Community minded
- Non-judgemental
- Collaborative and teamwork
- Flexible and thrive in fast-paced environment
- Supportive and patient

The starting salary for the YONA-Sistema Teaching Artists positions is:

- Woodwinds, Viola, and Violin Teaching Artists
- $31 000 based on a 10 month contract.
- Brass (Trombone and Trumpet) Teaching Artist
- $20 000 based on a 10 month contract.

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