Violin Instructor

Third Street Music School • New York, NY

1d • $51 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Music instructor needed to teach Violin individual and group classes in a public school located in Staten Island. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and a musician with an engaging, warm personality who enjoys and has 2+ years of experience working with students of ages 5 to 8. Classes will take place three days per week, during school hours.
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. 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. Children will learn songs throughout the year, celebrating the seasons, delving into music of different cultures, aligning with units of study that support academic learning.

Requirements

• 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 work effectively with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual violin lessons in NYC public schools to students ages 5-8 years old (~15 minutes in length)
• Teach group violin classes in NYC public schools to students ages 5-8 years old (~45 minutes in length)
• Develop and teach 25+ weeks of curriculum that develop students’ ability to play instrument, 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed