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Cadenza Music appreciates that each individual brings their own perspective, experience, and individuality. We strive to empower all of our students, staff, and faculty to respect differences, listen deeply, and make space for each person’s uniqueness. We seek to provide a space where all people feel safe, welcomed and respected. In order to further our goals, we will continuously evaluate our efforts to create a diverse and equitable environment.
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Cadenza Kids Music Class Teacher
We are looking for a fun, engaging, community-oriented person to join our growing Cadenza Kids program. This person will help lead our family music classes at Cadenza (from newborn to age 5), as well as the music classes we bring to the school district (ages 3-6). These classes are about immersing children in the world of music and fostering a joyful relationship with music-making.
If you are passionate about music education, community-building, and have teaching experience, we want to grow these classes with you!
Cadenza Kids Summary
Our Mission:
To introduce the principles of music in a joyful, dynamic and nurturing environment.
To encourage kids and their families to welcome music into their lives, both here and at home.
Our Vision:
The more we weave music and musical play into the lives of our children, the more likely they will have a natural and joyful relationship with music throughout the rest of their lives.
Who we are:
Cadenza Kids brings a series of family music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, to the Cadenza Music roster. After our first successful semester in the Fall of 2023, we expanded the program this winter to include on-site daycare and afterschool class offerings. In these classes we introduce the concepts of music through age-appropriate activities such as singing old and new songs, rocking, bouncing, movement, echoing, developing a sense of beat, body awareness, musical games, rhythmic verses, and exploring simple instruments.
Position Summary
Leading group music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children up to age 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, in the Cadenza Music space in St Paul, MN; as well as on-site music classes in local daycares and surrounding preschools.
Time commitment: 4 - 10 hours weekly during class semesters (between 6 - 14 weeks with a 1-2 week break in between each semester).
We are looking for a creative collaborator who enjoys working as a team and is passionate about bringing their own ideas to the table.
Potential to lead summer camps, classes for older children (6+), drop-off classes for kids (without a parent or caregiver present), and/or group classes in specific instruments, music styles and themes.
Requirements:
Must have some teaching experience with either adults or children.
Must have a strong background and relationship with music (a degree in music education is not required for the position).
Must have a good sense of rhythm and steady beat, some basic music theory, and can sing on pitch.
Must be able to play (and sing with) at least one instrument.
Must be comfortable leading groups, socializing, and creating an environment that allows people to connect, feel safe in the space, and have fun with music-making.
Must be able to move with expression and confidently lead creative movement exercises such as free dance.
A willingness to follow our program structure, but to also bring your own ideas, creativity, songs and musical knowledge into the classes.
Weekend availability required.
Who you’ll work with: Lead teacher and founder Christina Pawlowski, Cadenza owner Dan Lehn, and program administrator Adrien Logsdon.
Physical demands: Some sitting on the floor or in a chair, leading dance and creative movement portions of class, and carrying baskets of musical instruments (up to about 10 lbs).
Your position type: Freelance, hourly.
Your wage: $35 per hour for training and development, $50 per class taught.
Desired Start Date: April, 2024
Where to apply: Please email dan@cadenzamusic.com with resume attached. We’ll follow up about an in-person interview. Thank you for your interest!