Activity Specialist - Music @ PS 1

Description

**JOB TITLE**: Activity Specialist – Music

**JOB TYPE:** Part-Time

**DEPARTMENT:** School-Based Programming

**EXEMPTION:** Non-Exempt

**REPORTS TO:** Yolanda Nunez and David Garcia, Co - Program Director

**SUPERVISES:** N/A

**HOURLY RATE:** $30 per hour

**WEEKLY HOURS:** 25 to 29 hours

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:** To create, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants.

**I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to**

* Designing age-appropriate, standards-based music curricula for groups of elementary and middle school-age youth in afterschool and summer programs
* Providing weekly instruction in vocal and/or instrumental music and composition, and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages
* Collaborating with participants to compose and perform songs and musical arrangements showcased in performances for the program, school, and/or community
* Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the music curriculum
* Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce 2 - 3 annual program-wide performances
* Helping to create and implement special events, staff development, and other community-building activities.
* Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities
* Attend weekly professional development meetings

**II. QUALIFICATIONS**

* Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
* Provide weekly instruction in vocal and/ or instrumental music
* Has skill in piano and/or guitar accompaniment
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Has skills working with youth of all ages
* Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young-adult staff)
* Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
* Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred

**III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS**

* Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
* Engage in discussions and training regarding receiving/providing information, discussing arising issues, explaining or interpreting guidelines/instructions, and instructing
* Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
* Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
* Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families.
* Maintain contact as needed with participants’ families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same space

**IV. WORKING CONDITIONS**

* Actively engage and interact with children each day
* May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
* Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
* Be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
* May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building

**V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY**

The Music Activity Specialist’s role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school-aged children the opportunity to engage in music activities and experiences.

**VI. BENEFITS**

* Voluntary life, disability, flexible spending account, and 403(b) retirement plan.
* 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year. One sick day per month.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to **[email protected]** with job title in subject line or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.