Guitar/Piano Instructor

Kid City Hope Place is an after school program for high school students living in South and Central Los Angeles. It offers tutoring, college and job preparation, academic enrichment all within a healthy and supportive community of peers. Since its inception fifteen years ago, Kid City has been building a music program with an emphasis on group learning and musical performance. We offer private and group lessons for students in all levels on Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm.

Kid City is seeking a musician proficient in one or more of the following instruments: piano, guitar, to volunteer at least one of the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general music education such as basic music theory, music history and music appreciation in an instrument
• Conduct individual and ensemble instruction in an instrument
• Engage with youth in an encouraging and uplifting manner

Technical and Performance Skills

• Knowledge of and experience on their primary instrument
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Must work well with diverse populations

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in dynamic, sometimes noisy environment typical of a youth center
• Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
• Patience and flexibility

Hours: at least one hour a week (between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM)

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays