Public School Music Instructor (3rd - 5th grade)

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• Public School Music Instructor / Teaching Artist 3 rd - 5 th Grade Music Department : Third Street Partners Program Reports To :   Third Street Partners Program Manager Salary :   Partners Session - $51.00 Per Session, Miscellaneous - $32.00 Hourly Position Overview Music instructor needed to teach group elementary music classes in a public school located in Lower East Side.
• The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and musician who has 2+ years of experience teaching students ages 8-11 using the Orff method.
• Third Street began providing music instruction to public school students in 1959.
• Today, Third Street partners with 30+ 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.

Responsibilities Teach group classes in NYC public schools of 20-30 students (45 minutes in length) Develop and teach 12-24 weeks of culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum Use the Orff method to develop students’ ability to match pitch, play recorder and percussion instruments (xylophones and metallophones) , compose, improvise, enhance music vocabulary, and promote spatial awareness Foster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song, dance, and instrumental exploration Celebrate diverse cultures through music and / or dance 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 Qualifications 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 collaborate with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND :

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