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92nd Street Y

Choral Teaching Artist

92nd Street Y, New York, New York, United States, 10128


Choral Teaching Artist

ID

2024-1987

Position Type

Per Diem

Job Summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts is one of New York City's largest community arts education providers. We create dynamic programs, performances, and talks for thousands of K-12 students and their teachers across the boroughs each year.

We are excited to announce the creation of a new choral program for our partner K-12 public school classrooms. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Choral Teaching Artist to lead in-school and after-school choral residencies at public schools across the five boroughs of NYC.

Job Responsibilities Include

Teach weekly workshops at School Engagement's participating elementary school classrooms. Workshops typically last 45 minutes, the equivalent of a class period. Teaching Artists typically lead two to five 45-min classes per visit. Schools are located across the boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Manhattan).

Develop and lead an engaging choral program for students in grades K-12.Conduct rehearsals and prepare students for end of the year performances.Select appropriate and diverse repertoire for the choir.Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.Participate in required trainings, meetings and professional development opportunities.

Experience, Education, & Skills Desired

Minimum required a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or related field.Keyboard skills are a plus.Experience directing school or community choirs, preferably in a public school setting.Strong knowledge of vocal techniques and choral repertoire.Excellent communication, class management and organizational skills.

Passion for working with young students and developing their musical talents.

Work Environment & Requirements

Work Hours and EnvironmentApplicants should be available to participate in professional development and planning meetings with 92NY staff in September / October 2024 and be available to work during regular school hours (8am-2:30pm ET) from October 2024-May 2025 (residency schedules to be determined on a school-by-school assignment basis).

Application InstructionsInterested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter.

Due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Per Diem Compensation$105/per class session.

Teaching Artists are also compensated for participation in curriculum meetings with 92NY and planning meetings with school staff.