Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Teaching Artists for Group Class Instruction on Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Guitar, and Percussion

Employment Offerings: 

  • Performances at the Kimmel Center and Temple’s Performing Arts Center
  • Full Calendar year of contracted teaching commitments
  • Develop opportunities to increase your visibility and influence in the performing arts
  • Learn from a core group of experienced educators in effective urban approaches and networking throughout the PYOMI calendar of operations and professional development
     

Responsibilities:  

  • Unwavering commitment to the calendar of operations, concerts, rehearsals, and communication requests
  • Coordinate with program faculty to meet student learning benchmarks and carry out shared pedagogical approaches
  • Develop creative and challenging lesson plans in advance of daily classes with regular staff meetings
  • Learn, understand, and represent the program’s philosophies of uplifting youths, families, and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence
  • Lead group classes for elementary and/or middle school cohorts and assist with ensemble rehearsals and program events
  • Participate in program events such as monthly convening of professional development meetings both in-person and virtual in and in concerts throughout the Philadelphia area
  • Have the ability to solely manage a classroom of students and commitment to a calendar year
  • Have the ability to report directly to Tune Up Philly director and respond to all correspondence in a timely fashion
     

Qualifications: 

  • Passion for music and the arts as a vehicle for positive social change
  • Excellent musicianship in performance
  • Multi-instrumental teaching experience a plus
  • At least two years teaching experience with beginners and in group classes
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
  • Ability to be flexible and capable of working in challenging environments
  • Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy
  • Ability to oversee groups of children and teenagers
  • Four-year undergraduate degree, post-graduate degree, certifications, or equivalent experience a plus
  • Must have up to date FBI, PA Police Background and Pennsylvania Childline clearances
  • Experience teaching in out of school time settings (after-school, summer) a plus

Hiring: Teaching Artists for Group Class Instruction on Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Guitar, and Percussion 

Job Opening for 2026-2027 season faculty and substitute teachers: 
After-school operations throughout Philadelphia.  

Program Mission: 
The mission of PYO Music Institute’s (PYOMI) Tune Up Philly-Orchestral Pathways Program offers programming in under-served neighborhoods by keeping children engaged in success through weekday out-of-school hours music instruction.  Through its Tune Up Philly program, the PYOMI organization believes and demonstrates annually that music education is a powerful vehicle for children to master skills that will enable them to acquire valuable tools for cooperative learning, teamwork, academic success, and self-esteem.