Job Description
For youth ages 1424 enrolled in the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP)
Work Hours: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM | Monday through Friday
End Goal: Student collaboration and performance in our culminating summer showcase, Dianne's Recital
This role introduces students to the world of digital music-making. Students will explore beat creation, songwriting, and audio editing using digital audio workstations (DAWs), culminating in original compositions or collaborative pieces for Dianne's Recital.
Requirements
- Proficient in DAWs such as Soundtrap, BandLab, FL Studio, or Logic
- Experience teaching music production to youth
- Strong communication and project-based instruction skills
Benefits
Meaningful Impact
Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people through music, mentorship, and performance.
Professional Experience
Gain valuable teaching, leadership, and curriculum development experience in a fast-paced arts education environment.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse community of artists, educators, and youth workers across the DC creative and education sectors.
Creative Freedom
Collaborate with students to co-create original work that will be featured in our signature summer showcase, Dianne's Recital.
Team Culture & Support
Work with a passionate, mission-driven team that values creativity, collaboration, and community.
Resume & Portfolio Building
Add high-impact teaching and performance experience to your professional portfolio, with video/photo documentation of student work.
Training & Development
Receive pre-program training and ongoing support throughout the summer, including classroom management strategies and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Early Workday Schedule
Enjoy a consistent schedule (8:00 AM 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday) that leaves afternoons and evenings free.
Performance-Based Experience
Contribute to the production of Dianne's Recital, a city-wide performance that celebrates student growth, talent, and creativity.
Key skill Required
- Networking
- Audio Editing
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Consistent
- Creativity
- Curriculum Development
- Development
- Documentation
- Leadership
- Management
- Music Production
- Ongoing Support
- Passionate
- Pedagogy
- Teaching
- Team Culture
- Training
- Workday
