Position Summary: The CSO’s Sound Discoveries school residency program brings weekly music enrichment to students at partner schools. The Sound Discoveries Teaching Artist will create and implement weekly lessons that integrate music with other areas of learning as determined by the individual school’s academic goals.

Schedule: 4-9 hours of instructional time/week, August through June (specific schedule to be determined based on availability of the teaching artist). 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and implement weekly lessons throughout the academic year, aligning with school learning goals and initiatives. 
• Support student learning in other content areas through arts-integrated lessons.
• Along with CSO administrative staff, communicate with partner school staff to build meaningful partnership and collaboration. 
• Connect residency activity to additional education programs of the CSO such as Musicians In Schools and Young People’s Concerts. 
• Teach in various classroom settings with groups of students K-6 (typically one grade at a time) and effectively create a safe space for students.

Location:

Regular weekly activity could take place at various school or community locations including, but not limited to:

• Hays Porter, 1030 Cutter St., Cincinnati
• Roberts Academy, 1702 Grand Avenue, Cincinnati
• South Avondale Elementary, 636 Prospect Pl, Cincinnati

Qualifications:

• Experience in and passion for Music Education
• Experience managing a classroom
• A high level of musicianship and artistry as a teacher  
• Experience coordinating with school administration and teachers

Compensation: $40.00 per hour – 4 to 9 hours per week