Full Time Hip Hop / Spoken Word / Music Media Teacher
We are looking for qualified, engaging, and committed teachers to facilitate a poetry/writing/music program to at-promise youth in Los Angeles County. Applicants must be willing to follow provided curriculum and have the skill and creativity to develop new lessons when necessary. They must have a passion for teaching and developing artistic curiosity and skill in youth in Culver City and at several locations across Los Angeles County This is a full-time position, and the ideal candidate would have a flexible schedule.Qualifications
Experience teaching/mentoring young people who have experienced complex trauma ages 13-18
Experience working with at-promise youth preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent teaching/classroom experience
Must be a writer and/or poet
Must have reliable transportation and be flexible to drive and willing to go to different locations as needed
Understanding of the basic fundamentals of writing and poetry
Cultural sensitivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds
Knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed practices preferred
Experience with music production/audio engineering
Knowledge of music programs such as ProTools, Garage Band, Logic or equivalent
Experience in developing classroom projects
Vibrant energy and ability to command classroom attention for hours at a time
Knowledge of iMovie, Keynote, and Powerpoint a plus
Detail-oriented with attention to time management and scheduling
Strong organizational skills
Reliable communication
Must have a high level of patience and actively work to understand the needs of specific youth in their learning process
Appreciation and interest in Hip Hop music/culture
Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
Experience working with system-impacted youth is a plus
Participate in monthly and as-needed instructor meetings
Knowledge of California Language Arts or Common Core Standards preferred
Must be willing to undergo Livescan background check and fingerprinting and TB testing
About Us: New Earth provides mentor-based arts, educational, vocational, and wraparound services that empower at-promise youth ages 13-25 and their families. We support youth to reimagine their lives, move towards positive life choices, and discover their genius as future leaders of tomorrow. We are causing a cultural shift.