Senior Manager, Curriculum & Instruction

Senior Manager, Curriculum and Instruction

Position Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Programs and Instructional Partnerships, YOLA

Compensation: $92,000 - $95,000 \u202F

Department: Learning \u202F

About Learning at the LA Phil:

Leading the LA Phil's strategic engagement with youth and education across Los Angeles, the Learning programs at the LA Phil champion the organization's investment in the larger arts ecosystem while providing thought-leadership and advocacy for youth engagement program models that uplift and inspire.

About the YOLA Program:

Mission Statement:

YOLA provides transformational and equitable access to music education for young people from underserved communities, to support their personal development, their communities, and beyond.

YOLA Vision for Impa ct:

By 2035, YOLA is serving well over 4,000 students across LA County.

Thousands of alumni believe the transformative experience of playing music with the YOLA community contributed to their personal development, a path to excellence, and a deep and lasting love of music, motivating them to meaningfully contribute as adults to the creative industry ecosystem.

Program Summary:

YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) is LA Phil's signature education program, inspired by El Sistema and led by Gustavo Dudamel.

YOLA provides over 1,700 students annually access to instruments, high-quality music instruction, and holistic support, helping young people thrive artistically, socially, and academically at no cost.

The work of YOLA is focused on two areas: Local programs, which directly serve communities across Los Angeles, and national programs which provide opportunities for young musicians, teaching artists, program administrators, and other stakeholders to learn from and create community with one another.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Curriculum and Instruction is an essential position with the YOLA program and oversees the ongoing development of the YOLA curriculum for its local and national programs.

Overseeing the implementation of all music evaluations and teacher training, the Senior Manager, Curriculum and Instruction ensures that the pillars of the YOLA curriculum are adhered to throughout all areas of the program, particularly ensuring that all teaching artists are equipped to deliver instruction in accordance with these pillars.

The Senior Manager, Curriculum and Instruction also provides oversight and governance to instructional coaches who facilitate the curriculum within existing and partner hub locations.

The Senior Manager, Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for the design of all elements of the YOLA curriculum and brings expertise in pedagogy for instrumental and orchestral music, tying in the artistic goals of the program and creating a foundation for program design across YOLA.

As a core member of the YOLA leadership team, the Senior Manager, Curriculum and Instruction leads the charge on best practices in music education...