Music (Singing/Songwriting) Teaching Artist

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We are seeking a Music Teaching Artist for our youth employment summer program that employs 60 Boston and Everett resident teens, many with little to no arts access, to train as leaders in their communities through the arts. Teen Leaders use their training to develop and facilitate educational workshops for young people using the arts in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston about social change and empowerment. 

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Teaching Artist will create curriculum for and facilitate the Music specialty, during which approximately 20 teen employees will learn singing and songwriting techniques and develop/perform original songs for the Final Showcase. The Teaching Artist will also serve on the artistic team for the Final Showcase, under the direction of the Associate Director of Education. This position is seasonal, part-time beginning July 5 through August 18, with training in May or June (date TBD).

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Developing curriculum for Music specialty, including proper vocal technique and facilitating original songwriting
· Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-compose original songs on a social justice topic for the Final Showcase
· Collaborating with Education staff in devising a cohesive Final Showcase
· Incorporating Creative Youth Development principles into curriculum, allowing for youth agency and youth-led creation
· Maintaining a high level of artistic and professional standards for teen participants
· Working cooperatively and collaboratively with members of Boch Center’s Education Department
· Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
· Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all teen employees
· Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
· Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:
· Professional knowledge and/or experience in music
· Experience with vocal coaching and/or songwriting
· Experience teaching teen students
· Understanding of Creative Youth Development principles and philosophies
· Strong cultural competency
· Excellent classroom management skills
· Interactive, participatory, and dynamic teaching methodology
· Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
· Holds high standards for teaching in an engaging manner
· Excellent verbal and communication skills
· Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience
· Positive energy and enthusiasm
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Certification in youth work or youth development is a plus
· Flexibility and a sense of humor a must

How To Apply:
Please submit cover letter, resume and references to Kelly Prestel, Associate Director of Education.[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The Boch Center is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of the historic Wang and Shubert Theatres. As New England’s largest cultural venue, the Boch Center is home to theater, classical and popular music, dance, comedy, opera, Broadway musicals, family entertainment, and more. 

Located in Boston’s historic Theater District, the Boch Center also offers a diverse mix of educational and community outreach initiatives, including the City Spotlights Leadership Program and ArtWeek Boston; collaborates with artists and local nonprofit arts organizations; preserves historic venues; and acts as a champion for Greater Boston’s arts and cultural community.[/font][/size]

[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=large]Contact information[/size]
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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]http://www.bochcenter.org/[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]270 Tremont Street 

Boston, MA 02116 
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