Third Street Music School Settlement is hiring: Early Childhood Music Instructor

Overview

Job Title: Early Childhood Music Instructor (3K - 2nd grade)

Department: Third Street Partners Program

Reports To: Third Street Partners Program Manager

Salary: Partners Session - $51.00 Per Session, Miscellaneous - $32.00 Hourly

Position Overview: Music instructor needed to teach group elementary music classes in a public school located in the Lower East Side. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and musician who has 2+ years of experience teaching students from ages 3-7.

Organization background

As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for 131 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities. Third Street’s core programs include: 1) music and dance instruction for people of all ages, offered seven days a week; 2) public school, public housing, and community partnerships (Third Street Partners) providing instruction in 30+ underserved schools and community centers; 3) a music-infused preschool for students 6 months to five years; and 4) a performance program with over 250 live and virtual concerts annually for more than 10,000 audience members at Third Street and celebrated venues across NYC. Our commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work without feeling tokenized.

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes in NYC public schools of 18 - 25 students (30-45 minutes in length)
• Develop and teach 12-24 weeks of culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum
• Develop students’ ability to match pitch, play percussion instruments, enhance music vocabulary, and promote spatial awareness
• Foster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song, dance, and instrumental exploration
• Collaborate on curriculum and scheduling with the assigned site contact person and classroom teachers
• Prepare students for informal or formal performances, depending on school needs
• Support and encourage students to continue their music education in the future

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schools
• Attention to punctuality, attendance records, and reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and classroom teachers
• Record of ongoing professional development and activity in professional organizations
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members