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Thank you for your interest in joining us in advancing Diller-Quaile’s mission to develop the innate musicality in each individual, inspiring participation for a lifetime.
The Diller-Quaile School of Music is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the School.
CURRENT OPENINGS
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The Diller-Quaile School of Music is seeking passionate and energetic Early Childhood Music Teachers to inspire a love of music in our youngest learners! If you believe in the power of music to foster creativity, development, and joy, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Early Childhood Music Teacher
Supervisor: Director of the Early Childhood Department
Status: Part-Time
Compensation: $40-55/hr Teachers are paid hourly, commensurate
About Us:
The Early Childhood Program—instituted in the early 1960s—offers an extensive selection of courses for introducing small groups of young children and their families to the joys of music and art. By engaging in developmentally appropriate group music experiences (listening, singing, moving, playing percussion instruments, responding to, and creating music), students build the foundation for a comprehensive music education and acquire the tools to express themselves artistically. Key to the Diller-Quaile approach is the collaboration among teachers and students, which creates a unique child-centered musical environment within each class session.
About the Role:
As our Early Childhood Music Teacher, you will:
Lead and/or assist the class
Create and sustain an educational and nurturing environment which fosters the development of musicianship in every student and supports the pursuit of artistry.
Develop and write short and long-term, developmentally appropriate class plans, which evolve from the school’s mission, curriculum, and progressive music/art objectives. Submit Program.
Foster and nurture group cohesion; working effectively with parents/adults & teaching teams.
Act as a liaison between the school and class participants.
Qualifications:
BM, BA, BFA, MA, or MM in Music or Music Education
Strong understanding of early childhood development and learning principles.
Proficiency in singing. Other instruments are a plus.
Ability to create and adapt musical activities to suit different age groups and abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for working with children.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth with a community of working musicians.
The chance to make a positive impact on young children's lives.
A flexible part-time schedule
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter & resume to Marissa Curry, Director of the Early Childhood Program at mcurry@diller-quaile.org
The Diller-Quaile School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the school.
Join our team and help us create a symphony of learning!
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The Diller-Quaile School of Music is seeking passionate and energetic Early Childhood Art Teachers to inspire a love of art in our youngest learners! If you believe in the power of the arts to foster creativity, development, and joy, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Early Childhood Art Teacher
Supervisor: Director of the Early Childhood Department
Status: Part-Time
Compensation: $40-55/hr Teachers are paid hourly, commensurate with experience.
About Us:
The Early Childhood Program—instituted in the early 1960s—offers an extensive selection of courses for introducing small groups of young children and their families to the joys of music and art. By engaging in developmentally appropriate group music experiences (listening, singing, moving, playing percussion instruments, responding to, and creating music), students build the foundation for a comprehensive music education and acquire the tools to express themselves artistically. Key to the Diller-Quaile approach is the collaboration among teachers and students, which creates a unique child-centered musical environment within each class session.
About the Role:
As our Early Childhood Art Teacher, you will:
Lead and/or assist the class
Create and sustain an educational and nurturing environment which fosters the development of artistry in every student.
Develop and write short and long-term, developmentally appropriate class plans, which evolve from the School’s mission, curriculum, and progressive music/art objectives. Submit
Foster and nurture group cohesion; working effectively with parents/adults & teaching teams.
Act as a liaison between the School and class participants.
Qualifications:
BA, BFA, BVA, or MFA
Strong understanding of early childhood development and learning principles.
Ability to create and adapt activities & lessons
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for working with children.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth with a community of working musicians & artists.
The chance to make a positive impact on young children's lives.
A flexible part-time schedule
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter & resume to Marissa Curry, Director of the Early Childhood Program at mcurry@diller-quaile.org
The Diller-Quaile School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the school.
Join our team and help us create a symphony of learning!
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The Diller-Quaile School of Music is seeking passionate and energetic pianists to inspire and support a love of music in our youngest learners! If you believe in the power of the arts to foster creativity, development, and joy, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Accompanist for the Early Childhood Program
Supervisor: Director of the Early Childhood Department
Status: Part-Time
Compensation: $42-48/hr Pianists are paid hourly, commensurate with experience.
About Us:
The Early Childhood Program—instituted in the early 1960s—offers an extensive selection of courses for introducing small groups of young children (classes range in size of 8 – 12 children) and their families to the joys of music and art. By engaging in developmentally appropriate group music experiences (listening, singing, moving, playing percussion instruments, responding to, and creating music), students build the foundation for a comprehensive music education and acquire the tools to express themselves artistically. Key to the Diller-Quaile approach is the collaboration among teachers and students, which creates a unique child-centered musical environment within each class session.
About the Role:
As a Collaborative Pianist for the EC Program, you will:
Improvise imaginative and musical accompaniment that is appropriate and varied in musical style and harmonies, with sensitivity to the developmental needs of various ages of children.
Provide music
Provide which is supportive of the head teacher and the class environment (i.e.
Pitches songs in the appropriate keys (depending upon the needs, responding to the vocal style, singing range, volume, etc. of each teacher and/or class).
Observes and responds to the child’s (sometimes teacher’s) beat/tempo and provides appropriate meter and phrasing, range, rhythm, dynamic, etc. for natural movement.
Lends a helping hand with props, set-up and clean-up, per the course offering or per the needs of the class.
Foster and nurture group cohesion; working effectively with parents/adults & teaching teams.
Qualifications:
BM, BA, BFA, or MA or MM in Music or Music Education
Strong improvisational skills, and comfortable adapting to different musical styles and genres.
Experience collaborating and accompanying
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for working with children.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth with a community of working musicians & artists.
The chance to make a positive impact on young children's lives.
A flexible part-time schedule
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter & resume to Marissa Curry, Director of the Early Childhood Program at mcurry@diller-quaile.org
The Diller-Quaile School of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the school.
Join our team and help us create a symphony of learning!