Music Teaching Artist - Per Diem

92nd Street Y • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

92NY School Engagement in the Arts provides arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to thousands of K–12 students and educators across New York City annually. We are looking for experienced music educators to lead Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. These residencies involve singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making to help students develop rhythm, musicianship, creativity, confidence, and ensemble skills. The role may involve teaching a pre-developed Discover Music curriculum or leading Percussion residencies focused on bucket drumming, rhythm, ensemble performance, and student creativity. Candidates must be comfortable adapting instruction for students with diverse learning needs in partnership with classroom teachers and school staff. Assignments may be located in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, with a preference for candidates available to teach in Queens and Brooklyn.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching music in NYC public schools or comparable educational settings.
• Strong foundation in elementary music education, rhythm instruction, and percussion.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach from a pre-developed curriculum while remaining flexible and responsive in the classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with classroom percussion, world percussion, Orff-inspired pedagogy, bucket drumming, or related approaches preferred.
• Current fingerprint clearance through the New York City and New York State Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly music residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Teach grade-appropriate music lessons using singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making.
• Implement the Discover Music curriculum or develop Percussion lessons, depending on assignment.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers and school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Prepare students for culminating performances, classroom demonstrations, or other program showcases.
• Participate in required trainings, curriculum meetings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, classroom teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared for each residency and manage materials, instruments, and equipment as needed.
• Complete required program documentation, including photos, attendance records, student reflections, or other materials requested by 92NY.

Benefits

• Per Diem Compensation: $113/per class session.
• Additional compensation is provided for curriculum meetings with 92NY staff and planning meetings with school partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level