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Teacher - HS Honors Music Festival Coordinator (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

New York City Department of Education
New York City, New York, US
Full-time

Job Details

CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

POSITION : Teacher

Teacher

Coordinator for High School Honors Music Festival

15 Positions Total

LOCATION :

Various citywide sites, including :

Grand Street Educational Campus (subject to change)

850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

New York City Department of Education licensed teacher currently assigned as a teacher of instrumental or vocal music, grades 9-12 preferred

SELECTION CRITERIA :

  • Holds active New York State teaching certification in music
  • Minimum three years’ satisfactory experience coordinating NYCDOE high school-level instrumental and / or vocal music programs and organizing performances
  • Extensive knowledge of repertoire (ensemble, solo, and chamber) for chorus, concert band, jazz ensemble, modern band, and / or orchestra and associated instruments
  • Extensive knowledge of pedagogy / rehearsal technique and instrument care and maintenance needed for instruments in chorus, concert band, jazz ensemble, modern band, and / or orchestra
  • Strong conducting skills
  • Effective or Highly Effective ratings in Advance for the past three years while teaching in NYCDOE instrumental or choral music programs, high school-level preferred
  • History of demonstrated excellence in preparing students for high-level, high-quality musical performances, as well as engaging and retaining the majority of students in a sequential music program
  • Ability to critically assess musical, organizational, and interpersonal challenges and identify and implement effective solutions
  • Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills (in speech and in writing)
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under narrow time constraints and to meet deadlines
  • Documented record of excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Able to work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and program supervisors
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional, clear, timely, and transparent manner, in speech and in writing, to exercise sound professional judgment, and to display professionalism, positivity, and respect in all ways at all times

Note : Applicants for per session employment who are not employed in the Department of Education’s regular school program or adult education program shall be considered for selection only if no qualified day school teacher or adult education employee is available.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Lead and / or support efficient, effective and engaging rehearsal and performance of assigned High School Honors Music Festival ensemble
  • Secure and organize guest conductors, sheet music, and all logistical arrangements required to produce the NYC High School Honors Music Festival
  • Work collaboratively to inform and prepare teachers, students, and families for scheduled concerts
  • Actively promote with student recruitment
  • Organize, publicize, and oversee the application process for student participation
  • Oversee selection of repertoire for concert performances
  • Additional duties, as needed, to support the production of the NYC High School Honors Music Festival that is safe, inclusive, organized, engaging, and maximizes the potential to foster the musical growth of student participants

WORK SCHEDULE :

September 2024 June 2025

Weekend and after school hours as needed, dates and times to be determined

Up to 30 hours total per position

SALARY :

Per Session rates as per the relevant union / organization of the advertised title (UFT, CSA, DC-37 - Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

30+ days ago
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