Full Time Teaching Artist
The Role
Lead our therapeutic recording studio classroom serving 1-8 students per class in an intimate, relationship-focused environment. Facilitate 6-7 class periods for grades K-12 daily using our evidence-based "trust-based hip-hop pedagogy" that integrates trauma-informed care with authentic hip-hop culture. Support students in credit recovery, confidence building, and creating pathways to graduation through the therapeutic power of music production and lyric writing.
Ideal Candidate BackgroundPrevious Roles:
- Music Therapist seeking hip-hop specialization
- Therapeutic Arts Instructor
- Alternative Education Teacher with Arts Focus
- Community Hip-Hop Educator
- Youth Development Specialist
Required Education, Experience & Skills:
- Minimum: 2-year degree (any field)
- 1+ years implementing trauma-informed care with at-risk youth
- Experience in lyric writing or beat production
- Intermediate skill level in any DAW
- Proven ability to build trust and facilitate therapeutic relationships with at-risk youth
Preferred:
- 4-year degree in Music Therapy, Music Education, Education, Social Work, or related field
- Additional certifications in music therapy, trauma-informed care, or youth development highly valued
- Experience in alternative education, therapeutic, or high-needs school settings