Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

POITION SUMMARY

The Orchestra Specialist is a non-exempt part-time employee who is a member of the SAA Staffulty team. This role teaches and leads the Symphony and Intermezzo orchestras both during after school rehearsal time as well as during performances throughout the school year. This orchestra specialist is on-campus approximately 5 ½ hours per week over the course of the school year and is also available for additional rehearsals and performances including the State of the School, Winter Concert, and other annual performances. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach/Lead the Symphony & Intermezzo orchestras
• Differentiate instruction to student needs during rehearsal
• Take detailed attendance records for weekly rehearsals
• Call/email parents if a student is absent from rehearsal
• Make copies of music, organize files, and assist with other general administrative duties
• Actively participate/assist with rehearsals (assist students, demonstrate musical examples, conduct ensemble as needed)
• Perform with students during concerts, assemblies, and field trips
• Model Sinai Akiba’s Core Values of: Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness, Empathy, & Respect); Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel)
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of School

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of professional experience leading a school or educational program preferred
• An understanding of Jewish identity, holidays, practices, traditions, culture and life cycle events
• Experience collaborating with a leadership team
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Availability to be physically present when school is in session, and at special events (including some evening and weekend programs)

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Rate Range: $50.00 - $75.00

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the hourly rate range for this position of $50.00 - $75.00 per hour. Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA, your final hourly rate will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full hourly rate range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued compensation growth.

Applicants may submit their resume for consideration to Erin Little at elittle@sinaiakiba.org.

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.