Step-It-Up Vocal Music Instructor (Part-Time) at Oakland School for the Arts

About the Employer

Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) is a diverse and inclusive public 6–12 charter school rooted in Oakland’s rich cultural landscape. Serving approximately 800 students, OSA blends rigorous academics with immersive arts education, providing students with opportunities for collaboration, creative expression, and personal growth through specialized arts pathways, interdisciplinary learning, and work-based experiences. OSA prepares students to become creative and critical thinkers who use their unique voices to shape the world. Through meaningful arts and academic experiences, graduates are prepared for college, career, and lifelong success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Oakland School for the Arts seeks passionate and creative Step It Up Vocal Music Instructors to provide engaging arts instruction to students in grades 5–8 through OSA’s Step It Up after-school arts access program. The Step It Up Vocal Music Instructor will design and facilitate a 10-session instructional unit that introduces students to foundational skills, creative exploration, and artistic expression within their discipline. Instructors will develop their own curriculum, including lesson plans, scope and sequence, and instructional objectives, which must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Enrollment prior to the start of instruction. The ideal candidate is passionate about arts education, youth development, and creating inclusive learning environments that encourage students to explore their creativity and build confidence.

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