Music Residency Educator – Percussion & Ensemble

92nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Associatio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks experienced music educators to lead Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. Through singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making, students build rhythm, musicianship, creativity, confidence, and ensemble skills.

This role may include teaching from a pre-developed Discover Music curriculum or leading Percussion residencies focused on bucket drumming, rhythm, ensemble performance, and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience teaching music in NYC public schools or comparable settings.
• Strong foundation in elementary music education, rhythm instruction, and percussion.
• Experience with classroom percussion, world percussion, Orff-inspired pedagogy, bucket drumming, or related approaches preferred.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach from a pre-developed curriculum while remaining flexible.
• Current fingerprint clearance through NYC and NYS Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience with multilingual learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly music residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Teach grade-appropriate lessons using singing, movement, percussion, and ensemble activities.
• Implement the Discover Music curriculum or develop Percussion lessons.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with teachers and staff for diverse learners.
• Prepare students for culminating performances or showcases.
• Participate in trainings, curriculum meetings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate with 92NY staff, classroom teachers, and school partners.
• Manage materials, instruments, and equipment for residencies.
• Complete required program documentation, including photos and attendance.

Skills

Music education

Rhythm instruction

Percussion

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Education

Job description

92NY School Engagement in the Arts seeks experienced music educators to lead Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. Through singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making, students build rhythm, musicianship, creativity, confidence, and ensemble skills.

This role may include teaching from a pre-developed Discover Music curriculum or leading Percussion residencies focused on bucket drumming, rhythm, ensemble performance, and student