Violin Instructor (PS 123 - Harlem)

Third Street Music School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Third Street Music School is seeking a Violin Instructor to teach both individual and group violin classes in NYC public schools. The role emphasizes engaging teaching, a warm personality, and experience with children aged 4 to 6 during school hours.

The position reports to the Director of Partners Program, with sessions offered up to five days per week (minimum two). The school has a long-standing history of partnerships and a commitment to inclusive, supportive education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching in large group settings, public schools, or community music schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students and teachers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and active participation in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual violin lessons in NYC public schools to students ages 4-6 (~15 minutes).
• Teach group violin classes in NYC public schools to students ages 4-6 (~45 minutes).
• Develop and teach 25+ weeks of curriculum supporting instrument skills, music vocabulary, and social-emotional learning.
• Foster love of music through artistic expression, song, and exploration of instruments.
• Celebrate diverse cultures through music.
• Collaborate on curriculum and scheduling with site contact and teachers.
• Prepare students for informal or formal performances as needed.
• Encourage continued music education in the future.

Skills

Teaching experience

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Job description

Job Title: Violin Instructor

Department: Partners

Position Reports to: Director of Partners Program

Session Rate: $51.00 / Session

POSITION OVERVIEW

Music instructor needed to teach Violin individual and group classes in a public school located in Manhattan. The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator and a musician with an engaging, warm personality who enjoys and has 2+ years of experience working with students of ages 4 to 6. Classes will take place up to five days per week (minimum 2 days per week), during school hours.

Third Street began providing music instruction to public school students in 1959. Today, Third Street partners with 25+ 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.

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 & DUTIES

• Teach individual violin lessons in NYC public schools to students ages 4-6 years old (~15 minutes in length)
• Teach group violin classes in NYC public schools to students ages 4-6 years old (~45 minutes in length)
• Develop and teach 25+ weeks of curriculum that develop students’ ability to play instrument, enhance music vocabulary, and promote social emotional learning
• Foster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song, and instrumental exploration
• Celebrate diverse cultures through music
• 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 work effectively 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.