Living Jazz RootED Teaching Artist - Band
Job Title: Teaching Artist for Elementary School Band (4th & 5th Grade) (Downloadable PDF)
Location: Albany Unified School District
WHO WE ARE:
Living Jazz transforms lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz in the Bay Area community, by educating students and artists of all ages and abilities. Living Jazz RootED is a tuition free weekly music and dance education and performance program for under-resourced Bay Area public elementary schools. Formerly the Living Jazz Children’s Project (LJCP) provides jazz rooted performing arts education. As of spring 2025, Living Jazz RootED now provides performing arts education to over 1,800 students in 21 public schools.
RootED means we are grounded in the powerful traditions of Jazz and the African-Diaspora, in the rhythms of resistance, joy, and connection. It also means we are rooted in community, in the stories of historically marginalized cultures, and in the belief that art can be a catalyst for change.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band Teaching Artist with a foundation in social justice and a passion for nurturing young musicians. This role is ideal for educators who believe in the transformative power of music and are committed to equity in arts education.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proficiency in brass and woodwind fundamentals, including posture, embouchure, fingerings, and breath support
Experience teaching elementary-aged students in group settings
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a joyful, inclusive learning environment
Knowledge of beginning music theory and ensemble instruction
This position serves three elementary schools in the Albany Unified School District. The final schedule is still in progress and may include in-school or after-school hours.
PAY: $80/hour for onsite teaching, $25/hour for lesson planning (max 2 hours a week), $35/hour for Living Jazz meetings
TO APPLY: Submit your resume to nick@livingjazz.org. The anticipated start date is the week of August 18th, 2025.