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About the Role

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks emerging music educators to support Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. This assistant role is for early-career educators to strengthen their teaching practice alongside experienced 92NY Teaching Artists, supporting music activities, small-group instruction, materials, and inclusive practices. This position offers a professional development pathway toward future Lead Teaching Artist roles.

Responsibilities

Support Lead Teaching Artists during weekly music residency sessions in NYC public schools.
Assist with music activities using singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making.
Help with small-group instruction, materials setup, modeling activities, and individual student support.
Support classroom engagement and help maintain a positive learning environment.
Adapt activities in collaboration with Lead Teaching Artists and school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
Gradually lead portions of lessons under the guidance of Lead Teaching Artists.
Participate in required trainings, mentorship, curriculum meetings, planning meetings, and professional development.
Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, Lead Teaching Artists, classroom teachers, and school partners.
Arrive prepared and complete required program documentation as requested by 92NY.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Music Performance, or a related field preferred.
1-3 years of experience teaching, assisting, or supporting music education programs preferred.
Interest in developing as a music educator or teaching artist.
Foundational knowledge of elementary music education, rhythm, percussion, singing, or creative music-making.
Experience working with children or youth in schools, camps, community programs, or similar settings.
Willingness to support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom support skills.
Ability to receive feedback and grow through coaching and mentorship.
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.

Skills

Music education
Music performance
Music activities
Singing
Movement
Percussion
Instrument exploration
Collaborative music-making
Small-group instruction
Classroom engagement
Inclusive teaching practices
Communication
Collaboration
Organization
Classroom support
Feedback reception
Coaching
Mentorship
Spanish language proficiency

Location

Queens
Brooklyn
The Bronx
Manhattan

Work Type

During regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
Occasional after-school hours, 2:30-5:00 PM
October 2026-May 2027

Experience Level

Early-career educators
1-3 years of experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Music Performance, or a related field preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$50 per class period
Additional compensation for curriculum meetings with 92NY staff
Additional compensation for planning meetings with school partners

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.