Audio Engineering Teaching Artist, Employment & Technology Center

The Employment Technology Center (ETC) is an after-school program for high school youth that is focused on academics, employment, and leadership with an emphasis on the arts and technology. At its helm, ETC places the necessity to create an environment that compels youth to be active learners and designers of their environment. With an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to arts and technology education, the Tech Program approaches learning with a vigorous focus on expanding technical skills, delving into critical thinking, and expressing creative ingenuity.

We are seeking an Audio Engineering Teaching Artist with in-depth knowledge of audio engineering tools including but not limited to: Logic Pro, SoundCloud, and Pro Tools. The ideal candidate will teach students to utilize various tools as related to audio engineering and music production. They will be able to expose students to available technologies and programming through a designed curriculum and through a series of projects designed by students. The Audio Engineering Teaching Artist must be able to motivate and maintain the interest of students while setting a positive example. Additionally, the Audio Engineering Teaching Artist must take a sincere, active, and appropriate interest in the well-being and success of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage a group of 15-20 students in a curriculum exploring audio engineering and tools associated such as Logic Pro, SoundCloud, and Pro Tools
• Design a curriculum to introduce students to audio engineering and music production
• Coordinate audio engineering and music production-based trips, special events, student showcases and other activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff and students on projects and full curriculum
• A firm educational and/or practical background in Music
• Personal portfolio and examples of past and/or present work
• In-depth knowledge in the following a must: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Sound Cloud, composition, and arrangement, musical notation
• Knowledge in the following a plus: Vocal Arrangement and Lyric-writing
• 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced, high-demand learning environment; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Create basic lesson plans
• Familiarity with electronic attendance tracking
• Ability to document and maintain student progress notes
• Ability to effectively engage students
• Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills
• Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 4pm - 8pm.

To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.