DJ Instructor

Point Blank Music School (Los Angeles) is searching for a highly motivated and energetic DJ Instructor with an engaging personality, professional DJ experience, prior teaching experience, and the ability to deliver outstanding instruction to a diverse population of students, in online and/or on-campus settings. A passion for DJing and music production is required. Review the job description below and apply today

Position Summary: DJ Instructors at Point Blank Music School educate students effectively to prepare them for success as DJ performers in the modern music industry. They teach classes either online or on-campus in Point Blank’s world-class Pioneer-sponsored DJ studio as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer and follow the curriculum and guidelines presented in Point Blank’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). They prioritize the student experience and implement established methodologies, procedures, and policies designed to provide excellent DJ instruction to a diverse population of students, ensuring the institution achieves its mission.

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver class instruction utilizing Pioneer & Serato DJ devices and the prescribed course curriculum hosted on the VLE
• Follow the VLE’s curricular structure for instructor-led topics, in-class student exercises, and project- based homework assignments, unless deviations are approved
• Develop and utilize appropriate learning materials and resources where necessary to supplement lessons
• Participate in curriculum development by completing course evaluations at the end of each term
• Monitor student attendance and progress; assess student work and record grades as directed by the
• CAO according to established grading criteria
• Attend teacher training and professional development sessions and other required institutional activities
• Understand, implement, monitor, and fairly enforce all relevant institutional policies and procedures
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the school’s mission and educational objectives and strive to attain
• them at all times
• Within 30 days of employment, gain working knowledge of all policies pertaining to course
• requirements, learning outcomes, satisfactory academic progress, grading criteria, attendance, standards of conduct, and incoming student evaluations

Student-Centered Learning Methodology Guidelines:

• Present instruction in an engaging manner; do not read directly from the text, lesson plan, or notes.
• Take attendance regularly and assist with student attendance monitoring to improve student retention.
• Maintain a thorough, accurate, and current knowledge of the subject matter taught, in order to provide
• specialized subject information, advice, and support to students.
• Actively learn any new teaching methods introduced during Instructor Orientation, and follow them
• consistently. Learn all new course content prior to beginning the course.
• Through your example, inspire in your students pride in artistry as well as a professional attitude
• towards their own musical development and work ethic
• Project enthusiasm and excitement Utilize proper grammar and pronunciation, being mindful of tone,
• volume and clarity of expression.
• Vary the stimuli for learners during presentations; use body movement and gestures effectively.
• Prepare effectively for each class presentation. Organize the necessary practical and/or written
• assignments, handouts, teaching aids, and equipment prior to starting the class.
• Maintain fairness, impartiality, and respect in your dealings with all students.
• Stimulate students to think for themselves, and to research the answers to their questions for
• themselves. Use examples for clarification.
• Adopt a student-centered approach to teaching. Practice active listening when interacting with students;
• listen carefully to their comments and questions. Frequently ask individualized review questions and
• assign activities to ascertain each student’s knowledge.
• Ensure assignments and tests are graded promptly. Explain grading criteria to students as needed.
• Assign leadership tasks and praise accomplishments. Redirect inattentive students by getting them involved. Give immediate feedback to students whenever possible.
• Maintain student confidentiality. Never release private information without obtaining written consent from the student or parent/guardian, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of practical music industry work experience as a DJ relevant to the subject area(s) being taught
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong administrative/organizational skills
• Understanding of teaching methods: planning, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of student learning

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the postsecondary level, and/or willingness to undergo training
• Awareness of different learning strategies suitable for teaching students with a diverse range of abilities

General requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and able to pass a background check
• Must be available to work flexible hours including days, nights, and weekends
• Must observe all health, safety, and security procedures as applicable and report potentially unsafe
• conditions to management

Compensation:

• Starting pay of $30-35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Professional development opportunities including 100% tuition assistance for Point Blank courses

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the employee. It should not be construed as an exhaustive declaration of what all the specific duties and responsibilities of the position may be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.