JOY K-1 Violin Teaching Artist

McMinnville OR, Lafayette OR, Newberg OR
Hours (Part Time Contracted): Up to 11 total hours per week, 2 to 4 days each week, for the
school year with additional time for program and site meetings, and occasional evenings for
performances

Reports to: JOY Program Director
Desired Start Date: August 2024
Pay Rate: Up to $35 per hour teaching and up to $20 per hour admin rate
Opened until filled
Multiple positions available
No TSPC Licensure required


Qualifications and Experience
Required
● Completed undergraduate degree in music discipline (music education preferred)
● Demonstrated mastery of your primary string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass).
● Ability to teach foundational violin skills in both group and individual settings.
● Passion for impacting students’ lives through music, especially primary age students
and underserved youth.
● Ability to work well in a racially and culturally diverse community.
● Commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere with evident mutual respect for
students, parents/guardians, volunteers, and co-workers.
● Effective and equity-driven classroom management.
● Prior experience teaching school-age, elementary children.
● Attention to detail and organizational skills.
● Creativity and excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
● Ability to work well on a team and collaboratively-minded.
● Punctuality, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.
● Attendance at Summer Camp and other August meetings and events.
● Must pass a Newberg and McMinnville School District background check


To Apply
Please submit the following electronically to JOY Program Director Amy Brunner
(amy@yamhillenrichmentsociety.org)
● Resume and cover letter
● Contact Information and Names of 3 professional references
● Performance sample on your primary instrument. Guidelines for the performance
sample are indicated below.