Success Academy Teaching Artist - Woodwinds, Brass
About The Position
Third Street Music School seeks a music instructor to teach woodwind and/or brass group classes at Success Academy’s Bronx middle and high school location. The role is suited to a dedicated educator and musician with experience teaching students ages 12–18 in individual or small-group lessons. Classes are available Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Third Street’s school partnerships use music and dance to support students’ artistic, social, and emotional development. Its curriculum emphasizes body awareness, communication, community-building, and executive-functioning skills. Instructors encourage creativity and improvisation, make classroom accommodations where needed, maintain high expectations, and foster caring relationships with students. Third Street Music School is a community music school founded in 1894. It serves more than 5,000 students annually through music and dance instruction, partnerships with schools and community centers, a music-infused preschool, and a performance program. The organization describes its commitment to diversity as fostering a collegial community where faculty and staff of every racial identity feel they belong and are supported and valued.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience teaching in individual and small-group settings, public schools, or community music schools.
- Facility on woodwind and brass instruments.
- Attention to punctuality, attendance records, and reports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and teachers.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff.
- Availability on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Ongoing professional development and activity in professional organizations.
Responsibilities
- Teach individual and small-group lessons, approximately 25 minutes in length.
- Foster students’ love of music through artistic expression, song, and instrumental exploration.
- Celebrate diverse cultures through music.
- Support students preparing for solo and ensemble competitions, auditions, and band repertoire.
- Prepare students for informal or formal performances, as needed by the school.
- Encourage students to continue their music education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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