Teaching Artist

Teaching Artist Cantare Oakland, CA Job Details Part-time $39.25 - $75.50 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Music Spanish Teamwork Working with students Bachelor of Arts Full Job Description Cantare seeks to foster a diverse community of compassion and understanding across generational, cultural, and economic boundaries, through the beauty and power of choral music. Cantare Classroom Music Education Programs provide tuition-free choral music residencies to over 2,300 students weekly Oakland public schools. Cantare is seeking a bilingual, experienced music teacher to join our team of professional Teaching Artists, with an interest and ability to teach in Spanish in the following areas: :

• Grades TK-2nd newcomers/English Language Learners in Family Music Lesson, after-school hours (Spanish language preferred)
• Grades TK-2, during school hours, weekly singing-based general music lessons
• Grades 3rd-5th, teaching weekly after-school choirs

Hours:

• Lessons during the school hours or after-school.
• Professional development sessions and check-in with supervisor
• Schedules are designed with Teaching Artist's input and is upon agreement between the Teaching Artists and the school sites

Job Duties:

• Prepare and teach weekly lessons
• Build relationship with students by engaging school staff and its community
• Organize performances at school events, in collaboration with Cantare as well as school staff
• Represent Cantare with high standards of professionalism and punctuality
• Attend paid professional development sessions and staff meetings
• Complete tasks in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• B.A. or equivalent in music field
• Experience in Kodály and Orff music education preferred
• A commitment to artistic and educational excellence
• Experience teaching music from culturally diverse traditions and genres
• Ability to teach healthy vocal technique
• Encouraging, compassionate, and effective classroom management skills
• Experience working with students in economically disadvantaged communities a plus

Start Date:

August 2026. Teaching Artists enter an employment contract with Cantare until the end of school year in May 2027. Compensation (hourly)

• $64.50-$74.25 per in-school lesson, commensurate with experience.
• $75.50/choir rehearsal
• $75.50/school-site performance
• $39.25/off-site rehearsal or performance
• $33/hr for Professional Development Benefits
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Opportunity to contribute to Roth IRA Professional development opportunities are included, along with a budget for supplies, equipment, and access to libraries of music and materials.

Teaching Artists receive support from Cantare's artistic and administrative staff. We have a dynamic team of Teaching Artists with diverse talents and experience who support one another, collaborate musically, and share materials. Visit www.cantareconvivo.org to learn more about our organization. Successful candidates will need to pass a background check. Cantare is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send the following to Julie Haydon, Director of Children's and Youth Choirs at .

• Cover letter

Resume Pay:

$39.25 - $75.50 per hour

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person