Program Summary: 

YOLA provides incomparable and equitable access to a high-quality and intensive music education for more than 1,700 elementary, middle, and high school students from diverse and vibrant communities across Los Angeles at five unique sites. In providing this access, YOLA supports young people to leverage their learned skills and artistic identities and create transformational change for themselves and their communities. In 2021, the Beckmen YOLA Center was opened as a purpose-built space for program-wide YOLA activities as well as a cultural arts resource in the city of Inglewood.  

Pay Rate: $45.00/hour

Position Summary:

The employee will ensure the highest quality learning experience for YOLA musicians, support each child holistically, and create curriculum, pedagogy, and lesson plans in collaboration with other YOLA music faculty and staff. The employee will support the YOLA philosophy and community and help facilitate community and family involvement. Applicants will be considered for positions at all YOLA sites, as roles are available.

Current Vacancies:

(1) YOLA at Torres

Hours for this position will be up to approximately 10-15 hours per week. 

Position Elements:

As a YOLA Teaching Artist, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborating with YOLA faculty to create a shared curriculum and culture inspired by the ideals and philosophies of El Sistema
• Instructing instrumental studio and sectionals
• Assisting with full orchestra rehearsals, playing and coaching within sections, and collaborating with the YOLA Conductor at the discretion of the Program Manager
• Communicating with YOLA academic tutors and parents to understand each child holistically
• Attending music pedagogy and tutoring professional development sessions
• Preparation and communication with music teachers, YOLA Conductor, Program Manager, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Staff
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer 
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to work under frequent observation
• Strong experience teaching beginner instrumentalists
• Strong knowledge of instrument specific repertoire, curriculum, and pedagogy
• Strong knowledge of orchestral music, music reading skills, and music pedagogy
• Access to transportation to and from YOLA site
• Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds; experience working in historically marginalized communities 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus 
• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred, post-graduate degree or equivalent experience a plus

How to apply:

• Complete the application with all pertinent information.
• At the end of the application, a confirmation page will appear when you have submitted your application.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider employment of qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.  The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.  Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.