Low Strings Teacher & String Ensemble Director

Low Strings Teacher & String Ensemble Director - Job Description

Reports to: Executive Director & Associate Director

Hours: 

• Teaching time (TA rate): Approx. 6-12 hours per week afterschool
• Admin time (Admin rate): 3-5 hours per week afterschool

Job Description Date: August 15th, 2026 - July 31st, 2027 

Hourly Salary 

• Teaching Rate: $50/hour
• Admin Rate: $25/hour

Locations

• Camino Nuevo Charter Academy - Castellanos Elementary School
• 1723 Cordova St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
• Global Arts
• 1782 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

 

Company Policies:

• Enrolled in LA Paid Sick Leave Policy
• Enrolled in Jury Duty Policy

• Eligible for Retirement Benefits after one year of employment

• Unpaid time off is accepted upon approval
• Position does not work on Federal or Bank Holidays
• Not enrolled in Vacation Policy
• Not eligible for Health Benefits 

 

FLSA: Hourly, non-exempt

 

Inquiry: Please send your resume, cover letter, 2 references, and a video of teaching (preferred, not required) to: [email protected]. Due Wednesday, April 8th 2026.

 

OUR MISSION

Global Arts unlocks opportunities for underserved youth through high quality music education, leadership development, and a nurturing community-centered network of support.

 

Low String Teacher & String Ensemble Director Responsibilities

As a Global Arts faculty member, responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Teaching beginner and intermediate low string classes of approximately 12 4th-12th graders
• Conducting beginning and intermediate String Ensembles
• Develop low strings curriculum alongside Global Arts faculty
• Supporting or teaching other classes as a substitute when necessary

 

Low String & String Ensemble Administrative Responsibilities

• Attending weekly staff meetings
• Assisting with concerts and special events when needed 
• Meeting with parents or families to provide additional support, when necessary
• Embodying the ideals of mentorship, team teaching and experiential learning by being a role model and mentor to those entering the classroom to learn
• Representing Global Arts by embodying the mission

 

Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrate exceptional classroom management and the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with students.
• Ability to design comprehensive and effective curriculum and deliver engaging, high-impact instruction
• Exemplify excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer

 

Additional Priorities

• Strong commitment to the philosophy of social change through music and the Global Arts mission
• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required. Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy 
• Experience teaching low strings in a group setting
• Experience working with children from diverse economic backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Interest and ability to be a motivational mentor and role model for students, parents, and peers as an artist, teacher, and citizen