Assistant Music Teaching Artist: NYC Residency

92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associatio; Sur; On-site; TRY 1,222,953 - 1,505,174; Full time

Job summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks emerging music educators to support Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. This assistant role is designed for early-career educators who want to strengthen their teaching practice while working alongside experienced 92NY Teaching Artists.

Assistants help with music activities, small-group support, materials, classroom engagement, and inclusive teaching practices under the guidance of Lead Teaching Artists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience teaching, assisting, or supporting music education programs preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of elementary music education, rhythm, percussion, singing, or creative music-making.
• Experience working with children or youth in schools, camps, community programs, or similar settings.
• Willingness to support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom support skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and grow through coaching and mentorship.
• Current fingerprint clearance through NYC and NYS Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teaching Artists during weekly music residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Assist with music activities using singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making.
• Help with small-group instruction, materials setup, modeling activities, and individual student support.
• Support classroom engagement and help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt activities in collaboration with Lead Teaching Artists and school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Gradually lead portions of lessons under the guidance of Lead Teaching Artists.
• Participate in required trainings, mentorship, curriculum meetings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, Lead Teaching Artists, classroom teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared and complete required program documentation as requested by 92NY.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Classroom support

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field

Job description

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks emerging music educators to support Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. This assistant role is designed for early-career educators who want to strengthen their teaching practice while working alongside experienced 92NY Teaching Artists.

Assistants help with music activities, small-group support, materials, classroom engagement, and inclusive teaching practices under the guidance of Lead Teaching Artists.