Living Jazz transforms lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz in the Bay Area community, by educating students and artists of all ages and abilities. Living Jazz RootED is a tuition free weekly music and dance education and performance program for under-resourced Bay Area public elementary schools. Formerly the Living Jazz Children’s Project (LJCP) provides jazz rooted performing arts education. As of spring 2025, Living Jazz RootED now provides performing arts education to over 1,800 students in 21 public schools.

RootED means we are grounded in the powerful traditions of Jazz and the African-Diaspora, in the rhythms of resistance, joy, and connection. It also means we are rooted in community, in the stories of historically marginalized cultures, and in the belief that art can be a catalyst for change.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band Teaching Artist with a foundation in social justice and a passion for nurturing young musicians. This role is ideal for educators who believe in the transformative power of music and are committed to equity in arts education.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proficiency in brass and woodwind fundamentals, including posture, embouchure, fingerings, and breath support
• Experience teaching elementary-aged students in group settings
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a joyful, inclusive learning environment

Knowledge of beginning music theory and ensemble instruction

This position serves three elementary schools in the Albany Unified School District. The final schedule is still in progress and may include in-school or after-school hours.

PAY: $80/hour for onsite teaching, $25/hour for lesson planning (max 2 hours a week), $35/hour for Living Jazz meetings

TO APPLY: Submit your resume to nick@livingjazz.org. Applications are reviewed as submitted. Aiming for a September start date.