Mission and Vision

Our mission is to provide an intensive artistic and social program to children in underserved populations, using music education as a transformative and empowering tool to teach life skills.

Our vision is that through participation in MusicWorks, students gain a lifelong interest in music. Music ensembles are used to teach crucial life skills and values including academic achievement, self-expression, teamwork, discipline, self-esteem, creativity, personal responsibility, mentoring others and membership in their community.

Staff Positions Available

MusicWorks announces the following open positions beginning in late August for the 2024-2024 school year. MusicWorks is an El Sistema-inspired program that teaches life skills through music to elementary school students, focusing on students who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

All positions are for afternoons at Leicester Elementary School, 2:30-5:30, on afternoons when school is in session. Additional staff meetings also required as scheduled (1 hour every two weeks typical).

To apply for any of these positions please send resume and short letter of intent to the Program Director at dmwilken@musicworksasheville.org. Please indicate which position or positions you are applying for in the subject of the email. 

Substitute

Substitute as needed for regular staff teaching music lessons, providing homework help, and/or recess supervision. Lesson plans for music classes are provided by the regular Teaching Artist. Must either be already certified in child first aid and CPR or complete training within 30 days of beginning work. Background check required. Pay is $15-20 per hour, depending on which class you are covering.

To apply please send resume and short letter of intent to the Program Director at dmwilken@musicworksasheville.org. Please indicate which position or positions you are applying for in the subject of the email. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please see our volunteer page.