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Teaching Artist and Band Coach

Report to: Program Manager

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt position

Pay per hour:

  • Teaching Rate: $72 – $102
  • Meeting Rate: $40

Art 4 Life Expansion will extend current Arts Corps summer programming in Arts Education and youth development to an additional site to serve youth ages 11-18. This summer, we are collaborating with Amara Family services at their location in South Seattle – 3505 S Juneau St, Seattle, WA 98118. For two weeks, youth will create music within a band and learn printmaking art with our established Teaching Artists, Classroom Assistants and Instrument/Vocal Coaches

Program Dates and Times:

  • July 6th – July 10th 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • July 13th – July 16th 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • July 17th 2pm – 9:00pm

Responsibilities include:

  • Meet with co-teaching artist to create teaching curriculum for duration of the program lesson for the week of July 13th – July 16th
  • Co-create scaffolded lesson plan that is scaffolded in ways that are for appropriate for the age of youth being taught (ages 11-18 )
  • Supervise youth and collaborating on communication and addressing behavioral concerns with program Amara staff.
  • Update program manager regarding lesson planning changes, art supplies request prior to start of program, other program concerns, working with team to come up with creative solutions as they arise during programming week
  • Be present for the A4L Showcase being held on July 17th 6pm at: The Vera Project 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
How to apply

To apply for this position, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of this page.

The form will request your resume and a cover letter. Your submission will be forwarded to our programs team, who will be in contact.

Why Work At Arts Corps?

Arts Corps is revolutionizing arts education by igniting the creative power of young people through culturally engaging learning experiences. We work toward a world where barriers to arts education no longer exist, and all young people can creatively lead the transformation of schools, neighborhoods, and beyond.

Arts Corps is an award-winning, nationally recognized youth arts education organization working to address the race- and income-based opportunity gap in access to arts education. Through participation in our arts integration, out-of-school arts, and teen leadership programs, youth in our programs experience the transformative power of creativity and develop a deepened belief in their capacity to learn, make healthy decisions for themselves, persist, and achieve. 

Arts Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work is strongly centered on equity and liberation, encouraging critical thinking and dialogue about how intersecting systems of oppression affect our work and the communities we are part of. 

Arts Corps is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. We work hard to foster a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, board, faculty, and volunteers.

Teaching Artist/Bass Coach

Report to: Program Manager

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt position

Pay per hour:

  • Teaching Rate:$72 – $102
  • Meeting Rate: $40

Art 4 Life Expansion will extend current Arts Corps summer programming in Arts Education and youth development to an additional site to serve youth ages 11-18. This summer, we are collaborating with Amara Family services at their location in South Seattle – 3505 S Juneau St, Seattle, WA 98118. For two weeks, youth will create music within a band and learn printmaking art with our established Teaching Artists, Classroom Assistants and Instrument/Vocal Coaches

Program Dates and Times:

  • July 6th – July 10th 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • July 13th – July 16th 9:30am – 4:00pm
  • July 17th 2pm – 9:00pm

Responsibilities include:

  • Being support point of contact for coaching youth in Bass instruction
  • Supervising youth and collaborating on communication and addressing behavioral concerns with Amara staff
  • Updating and communicating with program manager regarding issues that come up
  • Be present for the A4L Showcase being held on July 17th (6pm) at The Vera Project 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
How to apply

To apply for this position, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of this page.

The form will request your resume and a cover letter. Your submission will be forwarded to our programs team, who will be in contact.

Why Work At Arts Corps?

Arts Corps is revolutionizing arts education by igniting the creative power of young people through culturally engaging learning experiences. We work toward a world where barriers to arts education no longer exist, and all young people can creatively lead the transformation of schools, neighborhoods, and beyond.

Arts Corps is an award-winning, nationally recognized youth arts education organization working to address the race- and income-based opportunity gap in access to arts education. Through participation in our arts integration, out-of-school arts, and teen leadership programs, youth in our programs experience the transformative power of creativity and develop a deepened belief in their capacity to learn, make healthy decisions for themselves, persist, and achieve. 

Arts Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work is strongly centered on equity and liberation, encouraging critical thinking and dialogue about how intersecting systems of oppression affect our work and the communities we are part of. 

Arts Corps is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. We work hard to foster a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, board, faculty, and volunteers.

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