AIE Programs Musician - W. African

Matthew Rushing, Interim Artistic Director, continues the pioneering work of Alvin Ailey and furthers the development of a cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.AILEY has a rich and inspiring history rooted in African American traditions and provides young people with a range of role models within its group of experienced instructors.Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs (AAIE)employs teaching artists and musicians part-time to instruct and accompany dance residencies in a variety of dance techniques. They also attend the planning meeting with the teaching artists.Administrative responsibilities for teaching artists and musicians include:Timely response to all work offers; Submission of a time sheet, signed by the responsible party at the site, for each instructional session; Submission of required evaluation surveys; and Attending an annual meeting for AAIE artists each fall.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Musicians should demonstrate expertise working in a particular dance technique(s) or musical accompaniment style as a professional artist and educator. Additional fingerprinting clearance may be required for work outside of NYC DOE. If, at any time during employment, an AAIE artist is flagged as "ineligible" by the NYC DOE or any other clearance system, the AAIE artist will be temporarily removed from their work assignment(s), and if the matter is not resolved, may be terminated.COMPENSATION Ailey Arts In Education musicians are part-time employees and compensation for local work is on a per class basis. In addition, travel to sites in the NYC metro area is reimbursed.SUBMISSION PROCEDURE Interested musicians should visit the AILEY website at www.ailey.org to become familiar with the AILEY and its Arts In Education programs.