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About the Role

92NY School Engagement in the Arts provides arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to K–12 students and educators in NYC. This role involves leading music residencies in NYC public schools, focusing on rhythm, musicianship, creativity, confidence, and ensemble skills through various musical activities.

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.
• 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.
• Complete required program documentation, including photos, attendance records, and student reflections.

Requirements

• 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 with classroom percussion, world percussion, Orff-inspired pedagogy, bucket drumming, or related approaches preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Available for professional development and planning meetings in September/October 2026.
• Teaching takes place during regular school hours (8:00 AM–2:30 PM) with occasional after-school hours (2:30–5:00 PM) from October 2026–May 2027.
• Residency sessions typically consist of 45-minute class periods.
• Teaching Artists may lead one to six classes during each school visit.
• Submit a resume and a cover letter.

Skills

• Music Education
• Rhythm Instruction
• Percussion
• Classroom Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability
• Spanish Language Proficiency (preferred)
• Working with Multilingual Learners (preferred)

Location

• Queens
• Brooklyn
• The Bronx
• Manhattan

Work Type

• Per Diem
• Part-time (during school hours)

Experience Level

• 3-5 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $113/per class session
• Additional compensation for meetings

About the Company

• 92NY School Engagement in the Arts brings arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to thousands of K–12 students and educators across New York City each year.