AIE Programs Musician - W. African

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. Dance residency assignments vary in length and class frequency from a 2-hour workshop to a multi-week residency with 2-5 classes per day.Through its Arts In Education programs, AILEY is dedicated to meeting the following goals:Promote self-esteem, self-expression and critical thinking;Convey the value of commitment, self-discipline, dedication and emotional expression to be found through the art of dance;Provide opportunities for cultural enrichment offered by dance training and attendance at performances;Provide opportunities to develop positive peer relationships;Provide appropriate role models;Introduce young people to the artistry of professional dancers and the demands/rewards of a career in the arts;Instill respect for and pride in one's own body and personal expression; andEncourage teachers and students to make connections between dance and students' academic subjects, stimulating learning in the classroom.AAIE musicians report to the Director, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and are responsible for supporting the mission of the AILEY and its Arts In Education initiatives, which include AileyDance Kids, AileyCamp, AileyDance for Active Aging, and National Outreach.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:For each dance residency, AAIE teaching artists are responsible for conducting a planning meeting with the school or organizational liaison and participating teachers, and designing and submitting lesson plans based on the themes and ideas discussed in the planning meeting and/or AAIE's annual theme, all rooted in the specific dance technique assigned.AAIE musicians accompany the teaching artists and are responsible for supporting the goals of the residency and act as a role model for the students. 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; andAttending an annual meeting for AAIE artists each fall.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMusicians should demonstrate expertise working in a particular dance technique(s) or musical accompaniment style as a professional artist and educator. They must be willing to travel to schools and organizations within the five NYC boroughs and in the NYC major metropolitan area. Additional fingerprinting clearance may be required for work outside of NYC DOE.