My whole time at Groove was truly memorable and some of my most-loved years professionally. I learned to play guitar, I learned what joy and awe looks like on hundreds of young faces. I will always feel grateful to whatever it was that prompted me to answer the ad for groovy music teacher. At Groove I met some of the most talented and generous people I have ever had the privilege to know. --- Janet C
OPEN POSITION:
GROOVE JAM LEADER
ABOUT US: Groove is a well-loved, neighborhood music studio with a mission to build community through music. Our game-based, fun-loving method of teaching puts musical fluencies first. We introduce babies to body beats, write songs with pre-schoolers, we get the whole family singing. We believe that music is for everyone.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking skilled JAM Leader for 45-minute indoor and/or outdoor Groove JAMS for kids 0-3 years old. Candidates will have ample opportunity to shadow a current JAM Leader to learn the music and the flow of the class. Each Groove Jams consist of 10-12 songs including sing-alongs, instrument play, movement activities, call and response chants and a lullaby. This includes both family favorites and originals. We provide lesson plan templates, rehearsal tracks, lead sheets and charts for all songs. If you do not play guitar, ukulele or other accompanying instrument (not required) you will be paired with a guitar accompanist for all JAMS.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Love working with kids
Be a skilled and confident singer who works well with others
Be a quick study.
Feel at ease around parents and caregivers
Be ready and willing to share your love of music with others
Have reliable transportation to/from class location.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Experience working with young kids in a school, music class or camp setting
Ability to learn by music by ear and transpose keys, if needed
Play additional instruments (guitar, use, keys, etc)
Ability to commit to the position for the entire school year
WORK DATES/TIMES: Minimum commitment is 2 mornings per week starting at 9:15AM until 12:15PM. Groove Jams are offered every morning, Monday-Saturday.Training begins ASAP.
COMPENSATION: $40-50 per hour. You will also be paid a stipend for training and for staff meetings. Interested? Please send an introductory e-mail to lesley@findgroove.com