Music Teacher

**Job Description: Program Manager - EL Create (Music)**
**Application Deadline**:30th November 2024**

**About Enabling Leadership**

We have a mission to change the world and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us At Enabling Leadership, we believe that creating a different generation of “leaders” is the solution to most of the complex global challenges we face today.

Our unique programs, “EL - Create” (music), “EL - Play” (football) and EL- Build (Lego) are designed to equip children, especially those who are economically and educationally marginalized, to rewrite the definition of being “successful”. It is essential to redefine this in terms of people who take responsibility for their own individual, and our shared, combined futures. Our young “leaders” demonstrate and embody these values, principles, behaviors, choices and actions, recognizing that in order for me to win, everyone must win.

**Working at Enabling Leadership**

As a culture-first organization, we are looking for individuals who embody the values and behaviors we work tirelessly to teach our students every day. Our teams have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of stakeholders including children, parents, school communities, sportspersons, musicians, artists, volunteers, nonprofits, media and educational institutions, and corporates amongst others. We look for individuals who pride themselves on high performance and productivity, whilst also prioritizing individual wellbeing (we don’t limit sick leave days, we believe every employee’s health comes first). Our staff design and manage their own schedules, choose where to work from (no cubicles), and have a dynamic leadership team to work with. Our priority is to develop passionate, responsible, creative and accountable employees, championing our values in today’s world.

**EL- Create Program**

Create is a group-based music learning program that enables children from under-resourced schools to tell the stories of their dreams and communities. Through enabling children to write original songs and hosting public performances, the program enables important leadership skills in students.

The Program Pedagogy focuses on building functional fluency over technical or theoretical learning for students.

EL Create curriculum comprises four key aspects - Singing & performance, synthesis, knowledge fundamentals & making music.

**Function**:The Program Manager will work in the City Team with the primary role of ensuring quality and timely delivery of the program through regular class observations and providing mentor support to teachers. A program manager is also responsible for building the capacity of the teachers by identifying areas of improvement and providing actionable feedback. Through the year, a program manager works with the ‘Programs’ team to further build and improve the curriculum by providing feedback and recording best practices. A program manager is also responsible for providing support to the city team in order to plan, curate and execute program related events like training and concerts.

**Reports to**: City Lead

**Responsibilities and Deliverables**:

- **Program Delivery**
- Work with the Create teachers to enhance session quality. This includes, but is not limited to: session planning, session observations, and mentoring.
- Plan and go to classes for observation (observe each facilitator at least 2 times a month) and schedule feedback conversations post each observation, such as tracking and supporting teachers for their growth and development and facilitating them through challenges they may face.
- Mentoring the teachers and supporting them to develop their focus areas and challenges while working on their performance and growth.
- Use EL’s technology platform to record growth and development of each teacher, keeping a track of class progress.
- Identify training needs and other support required by the teachers; and coordinate with the Program team to design training modules around that. Assist in delivery, in case required.
- Conduct monthly meetings/learning circles to help teachers plan their sessions and share best practices.
- Maintain relationships with schools & stakeholders (teachers, parents) to ensure their investment and support.
- support to the Dharwad program, guiding and working with Dharwad PM, and regular visits to Dharwad to observe the execution of the program.
- **Event Preparation**
- Work with the Program Lead/assigned liaison on the concert theme - creating material for teachers and facilitating discussions
- Work with the Program Lead/assigned liaison to compose students’ original composition and facilitate delivery of song drafts from the teachers
- Be the contact point for the band for the Create concerts - this includes identification of musicians and instrumentalists, scheduling rehearsals, facilitating music arrangement sessions and recording with the band in case of need
- Plan desig