Now Hiring: Dolcine Teaching Assistant
Part Time, Hourly Position – 2 hrs/wk. $23.50 an hour. Dolcine rehearsals are Monday from 4:15PM to 6:00PM. 3-4 concerts throughout the year, usually on evenings and/or weekends.
Reports to: SGC Artistic Director
About Us: Seattle Girls Choir is an organization in which young people are inspired to become the best musicians in the Pacific Northwest, celebrated for their contributions to their community, and encouraged to be their own best advocates. Our combination of music education and youth leadership opportunities provide the 180 youths in our programs aged 5 – 18 with an outlet to express themselves in a world where they are often taught to be silent.
Our Mission: Seattle Girls Choir is a community that provides young singers with a high-quality music education and a place to belong.
About Dolcine: Dolcine is primarily for choristers in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. All choristers are accepted into Dolcine via an audition process: they are either new to the organization, or moving up from our prep choir, Piccolini. Choristers typically stay in Dolcine for 1-2 years to master foundational music skills. At SGC we teach using solfege names and symbols, and this is where our choristers get their first introduction to these concepts. Dolcine has 3-4 performances per season. See an example of their work here: https://youtu.be/hSI4Ni9XRas
DOLCINE TEACHING ASSISTANT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an ideal position for a current music education student or recent graduate looking for on-the-job experience!
Before Rehearsal
- Arrive 15 minutes before rehearsal starts to help the conductor set up the room and assist with check in of choristers.
- Monitor activity and noise levels in the lobby as choristers arrive; escort them to rehearsal space (continuing to maintain order and quiet when other levels are present).
During Rehearsal (including break)
- Help maintain focus and discipline.
- Be ready to help musically and demonstrate/model for the younger girls.
- Move around the room and unobtrusively offer support and encouragement.
- Escort choristers to the restroom as needed.
- Help maintain order during break. Break is in some ways going to be your busiest time!
- Do a quick cleanup after snack break.
After Rehearsal
- Assist in checking out choristers.
- Assist conductors in cleaning up classroom.
- Monitor activity and chorister noise in hallways and lobby.
Teaching Assistant may also have the opportunity to work with the conductor on planning a portion of the lesson to lead as they become more familiar with the class and structure.
Concerts/Performances – We will ask that you assist when your choir level has a performance or concert. You are an integral part of leadership for your choir so you can help model and remind choristers of proper behavior outside of rehearsals. Your director and lead chaperone will work with you during these events.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Music, Music Education, or related field preferred
- An interest in working with young children in a musical setting
- Ability to read music and explain musical concepts to others
- Knowledge of solfege
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Our rehearsals take place at the Volunteer Park SDA Church in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. (Please note, we are not a religiously affiliated institution.)
Timeline: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Rehearsals for the regular Dolcine season will begin the first week of September.
Seattle Girls Choir works to create a powerful sense of belonging for all our faculty, staff, choristers, family members, and audience members. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply.
To apply please submit a resume and two references who can speak to your musical or instructional experience to [email protected]. Please include the title of the position, Dolcine Teaching Assistant, in the subject of the email.