Percussion Instructor - West African/Afro Caribbean Percussion

Third Street Music School • Bronx, NY

18d • $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Music instructor needed for African/Afro-Caribbean group classes in a public school located in the Bronx. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and musician who has 2+ years of experience teaching students from ages 7 to 9 years old. Classes are scheduled to take place weekly on Mondays between 2:45 and 4:15pm Third Street began providing music instruction to public school students in 1959. Today, Third Street partners with 25+ public schools across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is to improve the lives of students through music and dance. Third Street curriculum promotes positive social and emotional outcomes, particularly focusing on body awareness, communication development, community-building, and other executive functioning skills. Using instruments, children discover their creative abilities in music and improvisation. Third Street also promotes an inclusive classroom, making accommodations where needed, while holding all students to high expectations for achievement and fostering caring teacher-student relationships.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience teaching Percussion in group settings, public schools, or community music schools
• Facility on hand percussion instruments (specifically the Djembe)
• 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 work effectively with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes in NYC public schools of ~20 - 25 students (~45 minutes in length)
• Develop and teach ~ 24 weeks of curriculum that develop students’ ability to understand basic rhythmic notation, play instruments, enhance music vocabulary, and promote social emotional learning
• Foster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song and instrumental exploration
• Celebrate diverse cultures through music
• Prepare students for informal or formal performances, depending on school needs
• Support and encourage students to continue their music education in the future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed