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Job Title: Dance in Schools & Communities (DISC) Musical Accompanist
Department: Education & Training
Reports To: Senior Manager of Education Programs
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, non-benefited
Compensation: $68 per hour teaching rate/$31 per hour meeting rate
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on 7/15/24 and will continue until the position is filled.
Hours and Location: Minimum 3-6 hours per week, on-site at SFUSD schools during the 2024-25 school year. Hours may vary between 7:50 am and 4 pm depending on school site placement.

Job Purpose:

Under supervision of the Senior Manager of Education Programs, the purpose of this position is to provide live musical accompaniment/drumming that elevates and supports the dance curriculum for SF Ballet’s Dance in Schools and Communities (DISC) youth education programs. DISC Accompanists are professional teaching artists and musicians, with specialization in drumming and percussive music from various cultures, who have experience drumming for dance classes and working in diverse educational settings with PK-12th grade students. DISC Accompanists work collaboratively with DISC Dance Teaching Artists to deliver high-quality arts education programming, provide engaging age-appropriate accompaniment that supports the dance curriculum, and assist with classroom management and ensure for a successful DISC Residency for SFUSD students. DISC Residency classes are taught during the school day at SFUSD school sites in diverse settings including school cafeterias, auditoriums, and multi-purpose room spaces. DISC Accompanists must have reliable transportation and be willing to bring their own musical instruments (drums) with them to each residency site.

SF Ballet’s Education & Training Department is seeking qualified and versatile percussionists (drummers), with experience accompanying dance classes and working with children ages 5-18, to join the education team for the 2024-2025 school year. Teaching assignments will be in-person at SFUSD elementary school sites, as well as at after-school sites including Boys & Girls Clubs of SF. We are looking for dedicated accompanists/teaching artists specializing in various styles of drumming, including African, Indian, Afro-Caribbean, and Latin styles. To better reflect the community we serve, we strive for diversity in our teaching staff.  Interested applicants should visit the SF Ballet website to become familiar with the various DISC programs https://www.sfballet.org/celebrating-40-years-of-dance-in-schools-and-communities/.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates relevant experience through SF Ballet’s online application portal. Cover letter should include a statement about the candidate’s experience in the field of arts education working with students of various ages and abilities in diverse PK-12 educational settings, as well as experience providing live musical accompaniment for dance classes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under supervision from the Senior Manager of Education Programs, DISC Accompanists are responsible for providing musical accompaniment that enhances and supports the Dance in Schools and Communities (DISC) curriculum, class structure and overall success of the residency. This entails:

• Providing percussive musical accompaniment from a range of musical traditions to support and elevate dance class in various styles for K-12 students in diverse school-based and community-based settings.
• Bringing appropriate instruments needed to support each lesson plan. Percussionists are responsible for their own instruments, including set up, take down, transportation, and storage of all instruments.
• Working in collaboration with the DISC Dance Teaching Artists to determine appropriate music and instrument needed to accompany each class in alignment with lesson plans.
• Providing support to DISC Teaching Artist and classroom teachers to appropriately manage classroom behavior as needed.
• Presenting a professional demeanor that appropriately represents DISC and SF Ballet. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with K-12 youth participants, classroom teachers, school site administrators, and other SF Ballet staff as a productive member of the DISC team.

Perform required administrative duties as needed, including:

• Submitting bi-weekly time sheets, lesson plans, school site residency reports, assessments and evaluations.
• Checking email regularly (weekly at a minimum) and responding to communications from supervisor in a timely manner.
• Communicating regularly with SFB admin staff and/or other DISC Faculty partners regarding key information about school site issues (schedule changes, space conflicts, etc.), weekly lesson plans, etc., to ensure a successful residency.
• Attends regular (monthly) team meetings held in-person and/or on Zoom.
• Participates in week-long school year kickoff professional development activities each fall, as well as ongoing professional development activities, orientations, and/or workshops throughout the school year.
• Attends SF Ballet school-time performances/student matinees (2-3 times per year), provide day of support, and connect with school groups on site to enhance their overall experience at the Opera House.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Related Experience Required:

• Experienced musician/teaching artist in percussion (drumming) and world music.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a teaching artist or musician working in collaborative educational K-12 environments with diverse student populations, from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, age groups, and abilities. Experience working in SFUSD schools with ELL, Special Education, Special Day Classes, and/or Bilingual classes preferred.
• Professional level skills and previous experience accompanying dance classes.
• Experience working with youth, grades K-12, in diverse educational settings including school-based and/or community-based programs. Additional experience collaborating and/or partnering with classroom teachers is a plus.
• Ability to play a wide range of styles and musical traditions with an ability to improvise and provide excellent accompaniment as requested by the dance teaching artist.
• Knowledge of musical forms from a variety of global cultures; skilled in the musical styles and instruments that supports DISC classes (West African, Traditional Indian, Latin, etc.).
• Knowledge of California VAPA Learning Standards, Common Core State Standards, and national standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced arts educator, who can work a varied part-time schedule approximately 3-6 hours per week (minimum) and is able to commit to the duration of the 2024-25 SFUSD school year from August 2024 through June 4, 2025.

Technical and Professional Competencies:

• Ability to share age-appropriate musical concepts through culturally responsive practices and anti-racist teaching.
• Willingness to learn and teach the required DISC curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ability to support a safe classroom environment that allows students to explore movement and learn dances.
• Demonstrates proven classroom management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work successfully in a team environment by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues.
• Applies reflective practices that develop greater self-awareness regarding the impact of one’s teaching, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Actively participates in professional development by attending trainings, educational activities, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Applies creativity, curiosity, authenticity, and innovation to work processes.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to meet required deadlines and promote a successful residency.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure a successful residency and the timely dissemination of relevant information to various stakeholders (i.e. teaching partners, classroom teachers, supervisor, school site admin, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• Plays musical instruments for extended periods in non-traditional settings (i.e., school cafeteria, multipurpose room, gymnasium, etc.).
• Must transport lesson-appropriate musical instruments to and from program sites.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Other requirements:

• Must be available to work during school hours and/or after-school hours for a time block of 2-3 hours, at least 2 days per week, on Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned schools in SF.
• CPR and First Aid certification (paid for by SFB).
• LiveScan background clearance required for employment (paid for by SFB).

Educational Level:

• High School Diploma

Internal Contacts:

• SF Ballet Education & Training department staff, DISC Accompanists and Teaching Artists

External Contacts:

• San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) public school students, teachers, principals, arts coordinators, janitorial staff, and other SFUSD school administrators and/or school site liaisons.

Application Procedure

We prefer you apply online

NO CALLS, PLEASE

San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

Organizational Profile

As America’s oldest professional ballet company and one of the three largest ballet companies in the United States, San Francisco Ballet has enjoyed a long and rich tradition of artistic firsts since it was founded in 1933. SF Ballet performed the first American productions of Swan Lake and Nutcracker, as well as the first production of Coppelia, choreographed by an American choreographer. Guided in its early years by American dance pioneers and brothers Lew, Willam, and Harold Christensen, San Francisco Ballet currently presents more than 100 performances a year locally, nationally, and abroad. Under the direction of Tamara Rojo, the Company upholds and drives an international reputation as one of the preeminent ballet companies in the world.

Job Title: Dance in Schools & Communities (DISC) Teaching Artist
Department: Education and Training
Reports To (Job Title): Senior Manager of Education Programs
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, non-benefited
Compensation: $72 per hour teaching rate/$31 per hour meeting rate
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on 7/15/24 and will continue until the position is filled.
Hours and Location: Minimum 3-6 hours per week, on-site at SFUSD schools during the 2024-25 school year. Hours may vary between 7:50 am and 4 pm depending on school site placement.

Job Purpose:

Under supervision of the Senior Manager of Education Programs and the Associate Director of Education, Dance in Schools and Communities (DISC) Teaching Artists are responsible for planning and implementing high-quality, standards-based, culturally responsive dance education classes for SF Ballet’s DISC residency program and youth education programs. DISC Teaching Artists are committed to learning and teaching the SF Ballet DISC curriculum and delivering engaging age-appropriate dance instruction for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students in diverse educational settings including school cafeterias, auditoriums, and multi-purpose spaces.

SF Ballet’s Education & Training Department is seeking qualified and versatile dance teaching artists to join the education team for the 2024-2025 school year. Teaching assignments will be in-person at SFUSD Early Education and/or Elementary school sites, as well as at after-school sites (including Boys & Girls Clubs of SF clubhouses), primarily serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th. We are looking for dedicated dance Teaching Artists with diverse experience in various styles of dance, including ballet, creative movement, and world dance. Priority will be given to candidates who have completed professional learning in dance pedagogy and/or with prior teaching experience in a school-based setting. To best reflect the community we serve, we strive for diversity in our teaching staff. Interested applicants should visit the SF Ballet website to become familiar with the various DISC programs https://www.sfballet.org/celebrating-40-years-of-dance-in-schools-and-communities/.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates relevant experience through SF Ballet’s online application portal. Cover letter should include a statement about the candidate’s experience in the field of arts education working with students of various ages and abilities in PK-12 educational settings, as well as the candidate’s dance background and specializations in any specific styles of dance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under supervision from the Senior Manager of Education Programs, DISC Teaching Artists are responsible for teaching in all aspects of DISC programs, including but not limited to in-school residencies, after-school residencies, workshops, community-based youth programs, and special events. This entails:

• Teaching creative movement, ballet, cultural dances, and other styles to Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students in school-based and community-based dance classes.
• Collaborating with DISC Musical Accompanists to determine appropriate music to accompany each class in alignment with lesson plans.
• Collaborating with DISC Musical Accompanist and classroom teachers to appropriately manage classroom behavior as needed.
• Researching, planning, and implementing effective standards-based lesson plans suitable for each grade level.
• Reviewing, revising, and editing lesson and unit plans as needed to ensure a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive residency experience.
• Designing and implementing a cohesive and sequential 9-week curricular arc, scaffolding lesson plans to meet students where they are while delivering high-quality and standards-based dance education.
• Planning and facilitating appropriate reflection and metacognition opportunities during the dance class to reinforce learning landmarks and asses student learning.
• Presenting a professional demeanor that appropriately represents DISC and SF Ballet. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with PK-12 youth participants, classroom teachers, school site administrators, and other SF Ballet staff as a productive member of the DISC team.

Perform required administrative duties as needed, including:

• Submitting bi-weekly time sheets, lesson plans, school site residency reports, assessments and evaluations.
  Checking email regularly (weekly at a minimum) and responding to communications from supervisor in a timely manner.
• Communicating regularly with SFB admin staff and/or other DISC Faculty partners regarding key information about school site issues (schedule changes, space conflicts, etc.), weekly lesson plans, etc., to ensure a successful residency.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing written (via email) and verbal (in-person) communication with SFUSD classroom teachers, school site administrators (i.e. Principals, secretaries, custodians, and arts coordinators) to support the overall success of the program.
• Coordinate, schedule, and lead a pre-residency meeting/site visit with all classroom teachers at each residency site prior to the first day of classes.
• Attends regular (monthly) team meetings held in-person and/or on Zoom.
• Participates in week-long school year kickoff professional development activities each fall, as well as ongoing professional development activities, orientations, and/or workshops throughout the school year.
• Attends SF Ballet school-time performances/student matinees (2-3 times per year), provide day of support, and connect with school groups on site to enhance their overall experience at the Opera House.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Related Experience Required:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a teaching artist working in collaborative educational PK-12 environments with diverse student populations, from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, age groups, and abilities. Experience working in SFUSD schools with ELL, Special Education, Special Day Classes, and/or Bilingual classes preferred.  
• Extensive experience teaching two or more of the following dance styles: ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theatre, cultural or world dances.
• Specialization in early education for Pre-K and TK students and/or family dance is a plus.
• Degree in dance or dance education preferred but not required.
• Completion of Luna Dance & Creativity courses and/or other professional learning certifications in dance pedagogy preferred.
• Experience teaching with a live musician/percussionist is a plus.
• Knowledge of dance terminology, California VAPA Learning Standards, Common Core State Standards, and national standards in dance.  
• Proficiency in lesson plan development and execution for grades Pre-K-12. Familiarity with documentation practices and thinking routines that support student reflection.
• Application of choreographic principles and concepts appropriate for children and youth.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.  
• The ideal candidate is an experienced arts educator, who can work a varied part-time schedule approximately 3-6 hours per week (minimum) and is able to commit to the duration of the 2024-25 SFUSD school year from August 2024 through June 4, 2025.

Technical and Professional Competencies:

• Ability to share age-appropriate dance concepts through physically inclusive, culturally responsive, and anti-racist teaching practices. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and teach the required DISC curriculum and lesson plans.
• Ability to support a safe classroom environment that allows students to explore movement and learn dances.
• Demonstrates proven classroom management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work successfully in a team environment by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues.
• Applies reflective practices that develop greater self-awareness regarding the impact of one’s teaching, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Actively participates in professional development by attending trainings, educational activities, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Applies creativity, curiosity, authenticity, and innovation to work processes.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge to provide differentiated instruction, promoting creative development among various learning styles.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to meet required deadlines and promote a successful residency.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure a successful residency and the timely dissemination of relevant information to various stakeholders (i.e. teaching partners, classroom teachers, supervisor, school site admin, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to teach dance effectively for extended periods on hard surfaces in non-traditional settings (i.e., school cafeteria, multipurpose room, gymnasium, or classroom).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Other requirements:

• Must be available to work during school hours and/or after-school hours for a time block of ~2-5 hours, at least 2 days per week, Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned schools all over San Francisco.
• CPR and First Aid certification (paid for by SFB).
• LiveScan background clearance required for employment (paid for by SFB).

Educational Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Internal Contacts:

• SF Ballet Education & Training department staff, DISC Accompanists and Teaching Artists

External Contacts:

• San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) public school students, teachers, principals, arts coordinators, janitorial staff, and other SFUSD school administrators and/or school site liaisons.

Application Procedure

We prefer you apply online

NO CALLS, PLEASE

San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

Organizational Profile

As America’s oldest professional ballet company and one of the three largest ballet companies in the United States, San Francisco Ballet has enjoyed a long and rich tradition of artistic firsts since it was founded in 1933. SF Ballet performed the first American productions of Swan Lake and Nutcracker, as well as the first production of Coppelia, choreographed by an American choreographer. Guided in its early years by American dance pioneers and brothers Lew, Willam, and Harold Christensen, San Francisco Ballet currently presents more than 100 performances a year locally, nationally, and abroad. Under the direction of Tamara Rojo, the Company upholds and drives an international reputation as one of the preeminent ballet companies in the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Communications Associate (part-time)
Reports to: Deputy Director (Institutional Advancement) Salary: $30,000 DOE
20 hours a week (pro-rated PTO, no medical/dental benefits)

Destiny Arts Center is seeking a part-time Communications Associate to join a community of talented professionals dedicated to the power of the arts to transform the lives of young people, families, and communities.

Destiny Arts Center’s mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. For over 35 years, Destiny has been committed to supporting young people as they develop their skills as artists, global citizens, and advocates for peace in their communities and beyond. Through dance and martial arts, young people learn to perform and express themselves, overcome challenges, and connect with others. Destiny partners with over 40 schools and organizations each year to bring programs to young people. At our North Oakland arts center, we offer pay-what-you-can afterschool, weekend, and summer programs. Our work is focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for creative expression: welcoming and caring for every young person who joins us, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and heal, and using movement arts to forge meaningful transformation in our young people and collectively in our communities.

The primary responsibilities of Destiny Arts Center’s Communications Associate is to support the growth and awareness of the public’s knowledge and understanding of Destiny’s programs and mission, expand the organization’s visibility locally and nationally, and develop and realize methods to communicate with our current audience and build new ones. Supported by a marketing strategy consultant, Executive Director, program staff, Marketing and Development Committee of the board and others as identified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

●  Execute cross-channel marketing and communications strategy for institutional and programmatic marketing to ensure audience development, increased enrollment, fundraising initiatives, and promotion of artistic programming.
●  Create visuals and post content on all social channels, email communications, website and print collateral according to a marketing plan in collaboration with Destiny colleagues.
●  Create and/or collect content from program participants, families, and partners in all programs
●  Create awareness and demand, documentation, and livestreaming for Destiny events
●  Oversee branding and messaging consistency across all platforms, channels and departments using style guide.
●  Work to develop and amplify youth voice in Destiny marketing materials and communications.
●  Lead the content management of the website, ensuring content is inline with current organization priorities, events and programs
●  Work with marketing committee to align on site functionality updates and to flag website bugs/issues
●  Maintain all social media and marketing accounts
●  Manage email software and ensure quality of lists in collaboration with Development and Finance Associate
●  Archive and maintain Destiny Media, collateral, and press files
●  Provide digital assets based on outside requests
This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change, or be eliminated.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

●  Superb written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and with others.
●  Familiarity with digital content management including knowledge of file formats for diverse publication platforms. Adobe software or other tools for image and video editing is preferred.
●  A compelling and persuasive writer, an effective copywriter with a strong understanding of organizational voice.
●  A commitment to the power of art as a vehicle for social change and youth empowerment.
●  Excellent project management skills and comfortability managing multiple projects with different timelines
●  Strong initiative and enthusiasm, and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.
●  At least 2 years of experience in marketing or communications work in a professional environment with a preference for candidates with experience in social service, youth-focused, community health, and/or arts organizations.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by email to careers@destinyarts.org (include “Communications Associate” in the subject line). Please note we will review applications on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled.

EOE STATEMENT
Destiny Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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