Ukulele Instructor

Job Title: Ukulele Teaching Artist (Part-Time)Department: PartnersPosition Reports to: Director of Partners ProgramLocation: PS 126, 80 Catherine Street, New York, NY 10038Rate: $51/ SessionPosition OverviewThe music instructor will teach group Ukulele classes at a public school in the Lower East Side. 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 grades 4-5. Ukulele classes would take place weekly on either Mondays or Tuesdays after school.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. Using song, language, drama, movement and instruments, children discover their creative abilities in music, dance and improvisation. 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.ResponsibilitiesTeach group Ukulele classes in NYC public schools of ~20 - 25 students (~45 minutes in length, 1.5-2 hours weekly.)Develop and teach 15+ weeks of curriculum that develop students' ability to play the Ukulele, enhance music vocabulary, and promote socioemotional learningFoster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song, dance, and instrumental explorationCelebrate diverse cultures through music and/or danceCollaborate on curriculum and scheduling with the assigned site contact person and classroom teachersPrepare students for informal or formal performances, depending on school needsSupport and encourage students to continue their music education in the futureQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in music performance or music education2+ years' experience teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schoolsAttention to punctuality, attendance records, and reportsStrong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and classroom teachersRecord of ongoing professional development and activity in professional organizationsAbility to collaborate with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff membersTo ApplyPlease provide a PDF of your resume and cover letter to . Include the job title in the subject line and indicate the job board through which you found this listing.ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: As the nation's longest-running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for 130 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.Third Street's core programs include: 1) music and dance instruction for people of all ages, offered seven days a week; 2) public school, public housing, and community partnerships (Third Street Partners) providing instruction in 30+ underserved schools and community centers; 3) a music-infused preschool for students 6 months to five years; and 4) a performance program with over 250 live and virtual concerts annually for more than 10,000 audience members at Third Street and celebrated venues across NYC.Our Commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work without feeling tokenized.

Created: 2025-01-23