Job Description:  Teaching Music Artist

We are currently searching for a teaching artist to serve area schools with a variety of needs for the 2013-2014 school year.

§  Applicants should meet most, if not all of the criteria listed in the following descriptions and possess a strong passion for bringing quality music education to elementary and middle school students.

§  The WCO is committed to assisting area schools deliver comprehensive, year-long music education programs to their students.  Through the teaching artist program, the WCO intends to offer support music instruction into the curricula.  We believe every child deserves a well-rounded education – one which includes music.

§  Responsibilities:  The teaching artist will provide a variety of needed music instruction at Wickenburg area schools.  The instruction may include general music and instrument instruction, but will depend on the specific needs of each organization.

§  A Teaching Artist will meet the following criteria:
-Bachelor or an Advanced Degree in Music/Music Education with proficiency in the teaching of orchestral string instruments.
-Strong organizational and communication skills
-Experience in preparing for various concerts
-Has reliable transportation to teaching location or willingness to relocate for the duration of the contract
-Experience working with middle school aged students highly desirable
-Experience working with general music and choral classes
-Knowledge of Orff and Kodaly methods desirable
-Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
-Willingness to connect music instruction to other subjects in school curriculum.

§  Team Player

§  Stipend will be $20.00 per hour.  Anticipated duration- 2 semesters.

§  Interested and highly qualified applicants should forward their resumes, cover letter, and references to  WCO, 245 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390 or electronically to music@wco.org