THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and ORCHKIDS

OrchKids was founded in 2008 with 30 students at one elementary school with seed funding from Marin Alsop and Founding Donors Rheda Becker and Robert E. Meyerhoff. OrchKids now works with eight schools in Baltimore City, serving over 1,800 children from Pre-K through 12th grade during and after school. In collaboration with several community partners OrchKids provides music education, instruments, academic assistance, meals, mental health resources, connection to social services, as well as performance and mentorship opportunities at no cost to students and families. OrchKids is an acknowledged leader in the El Sistema and social-change through music movement throughout the world.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will combine educational and programmatic responsibilities related to the development and success of the Education Department at OrchKids, with a strong focus on pathways from Pre-K through 3rd grade early learning classes into beginning instrument and choir programming. The Early Learning Manager will oversee all aspects of the early learning programming including teacher recruitment and training, consistent on-site instructional coaching & support, curriculum oversight and development, and new program offerings. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PARTNERSHIP AND PROGRAM DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT

• Work closely with the OrchKids Vice President and Director of Education to evaluate early learning programming and design strategic adjustments accordingly
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Programs to develop recruitment pathways into after-school programming and to define associated logistical needs and implementation plans 
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Education to create/implement artistic content and initiatives 
• Implement a shared educational and artistic vision that ensures consistent, high-quality programming across all early learning sites
• Collaborate with school leadership teams to effectively use school-based tools and systems for classroom information, incentives and discipline processes, announcements, and communication with students and families
• Collaborate with the OrchKids education team to coordinate concerts, guest artists and workshops for all early learning sites 
• Collaborates with the BSO education team to coordinate BSO Mid-Week concert ticket distribution and participation among OrchKids early learning sites
• Work collaboratively with Director of Education and Vice President to design site programmatic framework and schedule for all OrchKids early learning sites
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Education and VIce President to develop early learning site budgets and inform related budgetary decisions 
• Work with Vice President and Director of Education to create & present annual program/partnership renewal proposals and mutual understanding agreements

TEAM MANAGEMENT 

• Supervise a team of full-time and part time musicianship teaching artists and teaching assistants across all early learning sites 
• Oversee teaching teams to ensure the successful planning and execution of 5-6 winter and spring musicianship concerts, providing on-site support for logistics, dress rehearsals, and performances
• Supervise the Early Learning Coordinator and any contracted curriculum specialists 
• With support from the Early Learning Coordinator, fill all substitute teacher requests using the OrchKids substitute teacher roster
• Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with teaching artists
• Facilitate regular (monthly) early learning team meetings 
• In collaboration with the Director of Education, identify and coordinate professional development opportunities and facilitators for the early learning team
• Attend monthly meetings with school partners, together with the site’s teaching artist
• Identify and present any challenges that need to be rectified proactively in collaboration with Director of Education and Vice President

TEACHER HIRING, TRAINING & SUPPORT 

• Identify areas of need for early learning teacher specific training and design/deliver ongoing professional development throughout the year
• Conduct regular observations and feedback sessions for all early learning teaching artists and teaching assistants
• Work with the OrchKids education team to review and update systems for teacher evaluation/reflection and make adjustments as necessary
• Lead the recruitment and hiring of highly qualified early learning teaching artists, teaching assistants, and fellows, with support from Director of Education and Early Learning Coordinator

INSTRUCTION, CURRICULUM, & RESEARCH

• Oversee and maintain OrchKids early learning curriculum, maintaining alignment with state and national standards
• Assist the Vice President, Director of Education, and Associate Director of Programming with early learning matriculation into after-school instrumental and choir programming

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

HOW TO APPLY
You may view the full description, preferred qualifications, and benefits package information here. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

OUR CULTURE AS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

The BSO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, differing physical abilities, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, other non-merit factors.