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Posted : Wednesday, August 07, 2024 03:34 PM
PRIMARY ROLE:
The primary role of the Arts & Music Instructor is to support the Music Recording studio with music production, as well as, daily classes, workshops and mentorship, in the studio and for the organization.
They will collaborate in curricular design for the Creative’s Lab, an Arts & Entrepreneurship intensive, as well as, performance and production for the Art Program’s annual Performing Arts Night.
Utilizing Larkin Street’s “This is How we Roll” value system, which includes frameworks in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, the Art team works to create a supportive and compassionate environment where we build a community space for transitional age youth (18-24).
The Arts & Music Instructor should have skill sets and professional experience in several of the following fields: Performing Arts, Visual Art & Design, Music Production, the Business of Arts, Entrepreneurship and youth development, with a focus on motivating and coaching youth; the ability to foster an environment conducive to exploring sensitive and personal topics; the ability to communicate and inspire learning in students of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as, those with learning differences.
The instructor must be able to organize and manage virtual and in person classrooms; and implement a successful hands-on, student-centered pedagogy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Run our music recording studio, including recording, mixing and mastering youth artist’s work.
Design and implement virtual and in person lessons/workshops using DEI, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Activities that are interactive, creative, and combine different learning approaches for multiple Art and Career/education subject matter Keep accurate records and intake information on database systems (ETO) on each participant including attendance, assessment, consent forms, surveys, etc.
Work with Art Program Manager and team to develop and accomplish program goals Motivate students to increase their performance, attendance, and program retention Create supportive, clean, and well-organized daily classroom and studio space to maximize youth engagement Collaborate with Larkin Street Academy Education and Employment teams to link youth to education and employment programming Collaborate with Case Managers, Wellness team and other Larkin Street departments and external service providers to support youth being connected with the services they need Support youth in advising and individual mentorship sessions Outreach through Larkin Street Youth Services residential and engagement programming to streamline access to education and employment opportunities Coordinate referrals to internal and external partners and community-based organizations Provide support on the floor for our Engagement and Community Center and Larkin Street Academy spaces as needed Collaborate with contractors, partners and/or other stake holders involved in programming with Larkin Street Youth Services Provide support for contractors and guest artists when working with them on site or off-site during project based events OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner.
Complying with agency policies/ standards and conforming to the requirements of this job description Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of staff and to the youth in which we serve Actively strive to upgrade professional development skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience Maintain the strictest confidentiality Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu.
For example, crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Ability to speak in front of large groups of individuals Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage priority action items Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 50 lbs.
Ability to reach, bend, and walk Finger manipulation Ability to comprehend complex materials Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately Ability to enter engagement data into databases utilized at Larkin Street Ability to drive agency car to attend special events or other programming requiring transportation of clients EDUCATION: An Associate of Arts or equivalent degree in Arts, Education, Social Work or related field or has at least 1-2 years of leading classroom instruction.
Bachelor Degree in Arts, Education, Social work or related field; Preferred, but not required BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE: Desire to work in Social Services and/or with youth experiencing homelessness Ability to work independently and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with a diverse staff and youth; excel in a multi-cultural environment Bilingual English/Spanish preferred BENEFITS: Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision- (with coverage at no cost for one of the Kaiser and Dental plans as well as Vision for Employees only) Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts Life Insurance Vacation (starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five) Sick time 11 Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate Service Commuter Benefits Program Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.
Larkin Street reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector.
We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
They will collaborate in curricular design for the Creative’s Lab, an Arts & Entrepreneurship intensive, as well as, performance and production for the Art Program’s annual Performing Arts Night.
Utilizing Larkin Street’s “This is How we Roll” value system, which includes frameworks in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, the Art team works to create a supportive and compassionate environment where we build a community space for transitional age youth (18-24).
The Arts & Music Instructor should have skill sets and professional experience in several of the following fields: Performing Arts, Visual Art & Design, Music Production, the Business of Arts, Entrepreneurship and youth development, with a focus on motivating and coaching youth; the ability to foster an environment conducive to exploring sensitive and personal topics; the ability to communicate and inspire learning in students of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as, those with learning differences.
The instructor must be able to organize and manage virtual and in person classrooms; and implement a successful hands-on, student-centered pedagogy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Run our music recording studio, including recording, mixing and mastering youth artist’s work.
Design and implement virtual and in person lessons/workshops using DEI, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Activities that are interactive, creative, and combine different learning approaches for multiple Art and Career/education subject matter Keep accurate records and intake information on database systems (ETO) on each participant including attendance, assessment, consent forms, surveys, etc.
Work with Art Program Manager and team to develop and accomplish program goals Motivate students to increase their performance, attendance, and program retention Create supportive, clean, and well-organized daily classroom and studio space to maximize youth engagement Collaborate with Larkin Street Academy Education and Employment teams to link youth to education and employment programming Collaborate with Case Managers, Wellness team and other Larkin Street departments and external service providers to support youth being connected with the services they need Support youth in advising and individual mentorship sessions Outreach through Larkin Street Youth Services residential and engagement programming to streamline access to education and employment opportunities Coordinate referrals to internal and external partners and community-based organizations Provide support on the floor for our Engagement and Community Center and Larkin Street Academy spaces as needed Collaborate with contractors, partners and/or other stake holders involved in programming with Larkin Street Youth Services Provide support for contractors and guest artists when working with them on site or off-site during project based events OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner.
Complying with agency policies/ standards and conforming to the requirements of this job description Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of staff and to the youth in which we serve Actively strive to upgrade professional development skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience Maintain the strictest confidentiality Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu.
For example, crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Ability to speak in front of large groups of individuals Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage priority action items Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 50 lbs.
Ability to reach, bend, and walk Finger manipulation Ability to comprehend complex materials Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately Ability to enter engagement data into databases utilized at Larkin Street Ability to drive agency car to attend special events or other programming requiring transportation of clients EDUCATION: An Associate of Arts or equivalent degree in Arts, Education, Social Work or related field or has at least 1-2 years of leading classroom instruction.
Bachelor Degree in Arts, Education, Social work or related field; Preferred, but not required BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE: Desire to work in Social Services and/or with youth experiencing homelessness Ability to work independently and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with a diverse staff and youth; excel in a multi-cultural environment Bilingual English/Spanish preferred BENEFITS: Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision- (with coverage at no cost for one of the Kaiser and Dental plans as well as Vision for Employees only) Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts Life Insurance Vacation (starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five) Sick time 11 Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate Service Commuter Benefits Program Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
This position is represented by SEIU 1021 under a collective bargaining agreement.
Larkin Street reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector.
We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
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• Location : 134 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
• Post ID: 9002819663
