25-26 El Sistema Somerville SHS High School Mentor
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The goal of the High School Mentor is to support young musicians in El Sistema Somerville and serve as postitive role models in and outside of the music classroom. Mentors will assist Teaching Artists in musical instruction while fostering a collabortive environment and helping to build a strong sense of personal artistry and community amongst students.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed below reflect the primary duties of the position; the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the role. Additional responsibilities that are similar related or a logical assignment to the position may be assigned as needed to meet program legal or operational needs.
- Assisting Teaching Artists with during sectionals rehearsals and lessons by providing peer support to younger students with instrument practice and musicianship
- Modeling and reinforcing positive behavior and teamwork
- Helping with classroom and stage setup
- Assisting in monitoring downtime and transitions
- Maintaining adequate knowledge of technique fundamentals and musicianship skills
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current SPS High School student with 4 years of instrument experience
- Strong communication leadership and collaboration skills
- El Sistema Somerville graduates preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Reporting RelationshipsDirector of El Sistema
Terms of Employment
Work Status: Part Time
Schedule:School Year Monday - Friday
Monday thru Friday 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Location:EAST SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Compensation: $18.28 per work hour
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Benefits:Not benefits eligible (part-time grant-funded position)
Non Union Position
Pre-Employment Requirements
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools. Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and e ... View more
