String Associate Conductor, Sistema Ravinia Lawndale

Job Description
This role is a part-time, hourly instructional employee position that averages 6-10 hours per week. Sistema Ravinia programming runs throughout the school year and 3 weeks during the summer.
The String Associate Conductor leads rehearsals for multiple levels of elementary and middle school string ensembles in the Sistema Ravinia Lawndale nucleo. The children in our program receive little to no music instruction outside of Sistema Ravinia. The administrators, conductors, and instructors are responsible for providing a comprehensive music education program. Sistema Ravinia uses a collaborative leadership approach that solicits input from students, families, instructors, artistic and administrative leadership. Team members will inspire participating students and are responsible for maintaining a standard of excellence. The String Associate Conductor reports to the Program Manager and works closely with the Artistic Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead stringrehearsals and sectionals, incorporating music theory, with high expectations for musical excellence
Collaborate with the Sistema Ravinia team to create innovative curriculum and pedagogy and implement shared ideals
Develop lesson plans that promote social and musical growth
Co-facilitate weekly instructor team discussions with Artistic Manager, creating action plans and ensuring that teams are adhering to curriculum
Participation in faculty professional development sessions is required
Support daily logistics including recording attendance, snack, and student transitions
Communicate student behavioral, musical, and social challenges with administration and artistic management
Foster student empowerment and facilitate the holistic education of each child
Conduct regular informal and formal assessments of student musical growth
Lead full orchestra in the event of an absence of the Artistic Manager