Public School Teaching Artist - Elementary Music (3K - 5th grade)

Third Street Music School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Street Music School seeks a Public School Music Instructor/Teaching Artist to teach elementary music to 3K–5th grade students at NYC public schools, including P.S. 64 in Manhattan. The role focuses on creating inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum and fostering creativity through song, movement, and instruments.

Experience with large groups and collaboration with school staff is essential. The program emphasizes social-emotional learning, body awareness, and executive functioning

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience teaching elementary music to students ages 3-11.
• Maintain punctuality and keep attendance records and reports.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication with students and teachers.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and site staff.
• Active involvement in ongoing professional development and practitioners’ networks.

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes in NYC public schools (10–30 students, 45 minutes).
• Develop and deliver ~24 weeks of culturally responsive curriculum.
• Foster musical expression through song, dance, and instruments.
• Collaborate on curriculum and scheduling with site contact and classroom teachers.
• Prepare students for informal or formal performances as needed.
• Encourage continued music education after the program.

Skills

Experience teaching elementary music

Punctuality

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Public School Music Instructor/Teaching Artist 3K - 5th Grade, Elementary Music

Department: Third Street Partners Program

Reports To: Third Street Partners Program Manager

Salary: Partners Session - $53.00 Per Session, Miscellaneous - $33.00 Hourly

Position Overview

Music instructor needed to teach elementary music classes at P.S. 64 - Robert Simon (600 E 6th St New York, NY 10009). The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and musician who has 2+ years of experience teaching elementary music to students ages 3-11. This Elementary Music program includes seven in-school classes per week, currently scheduled across two days.

Third Street began providing music instruction to public school students in 1959. Today, Third Street partners with 30+ public schools across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is to improve the lives of students through music and dance.

Third Street curriculum promotes positive social and emotional outcomes, particularly focusing on body awareness, communication development, community-building, and other executive functioning skills.

Using song, language, drama, movement and instruments, children discover their creative abilities in music, dance and improvisation.

Third Street also promotes an inclusive classroom, making accommodations where needed, while holding all students to high expectations for achievement and fostering caring teacher-student relationships.

Children will learn songs throughout the year, celebrating the seasons, delving into music of different cultures, aligning with units of study that support academic learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach group classes in NYC public schools of 10-30 students (45 minutes in length)
• Develop and teach ~ 24 weeks of culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum
• Foster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song, dance, and instrumental exploration
• Collaborate on curriculum and scheduling with the assigned site contact person and classroom teachers
• Prepare students for informal or formal performances, depending on school needs
• Support and encourage students to continue their music education in the future

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schools
• Attention to punctuality, attendance records, and reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and classroom teachers
• Record of ongoing professional development and activity in professional organizations
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members

Organization Background

As the nation’s longest-running community music school, Third Street Music School has been transforming lives through the arts for 132 years. In 1894, Third Street was founded by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to NYC and provided families with housing support, food, and medical care alongside arts enrichment. Today, Third Street is committed to leveraging arts education to empower youth to reach their fullest potential and unite the diverse communities of NYC. Third Street serves 5,000+ students annually, enriching their lives and communities.

Third Street’s core programs include: 1) music and dance instruction for people of all ages, offered seven days a week; 2) public school, public housing, and community partnerships (Third Street Partners) providing instruction in 30+ underserved schools and community centers; 3) a music-infused preschool for students 6 months to five years; and 4) a performance program with over 250 live and virtual concerts annually for more than 10,000 audience members at Third Street and celebrated venues across NYC.

Our commitment to diversity embraces a collegial Third Street community in which faculty and staff of every racial identity feel a sense of belonging, feel supported and valued in their work without feeling tokenized.