Vocal Teacher Assistant

Jazz Power Initiative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Jazz Power Initiative seeks a Vocal Teacher Assistant for the Fall Training season. You will teach Saturday mornings private and semi-private voice lessons and lead Jazz Power Fundamentals I, a hands-on class introducing students to jazz culture, keyboard basics, listening, and improvisation.

The role includes Wednesday sessions in voice, movement, and storytelling, with some support for those sessions. Seasonal independent contractor role, $20–$50/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a jazz singer and educator.
• Teaching experience in private, semi-private, and/or group voice lessons.
• Familiarity with Jazz Power Fundamentals curriculum and urban youth programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and semi-private voice lessons focusing on healthy singing technique and jazz style.
• Lead Jazz Power Fundamentals I, introducing jazz culture, keyboard basics, listening, and improvisation.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons within a structured weekly schedule.
• Collaborate with the Vocal Director and communicate with students and families.

Skills

Jazz singing

Voice teaching

Youth education

Classroom management

Curriculum familiarity

Job description

Vocal Teacher Assistant (Seasonal, Part-Time) – Jazz Power Initiative

Share your voice. Inspire the next generation of jazz artists.

Jazz Power Initiative is looking for an experienced jazz vocalist and educator to join our Jazz Power Youth Workshop as a Vocal Teacher Assistant for the Fall Training season. If you love jazz, understand its African American roots, and get excited about helping young people find their voices, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to our Vocal Director, you'll teach Saturday morning private and semi-private voice lessons and lead Jazz Power Fundamentals I, a hands‑on class that introduces students to jazz culture, basic keyboard, listening and learning with the jazz masters, and improvisation. Our fall session also includes Wednesday classes in voice, movement, and storytelling, with some opportunities to support those sessions.

What You'll Do

• Teach private and semi-private voice lessons focused on healthy singing technique and jazz style
• Lead Jazz Power Fundamentals I, an experiential class exploring jazz culture, keyboard basics, listening, and improvisation
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons within a structured weekly schedule
• Collaborate closely with the Vocal Director and communicate with students and families

What You Bring

• Experience as a jazz singer, with prior teaching experience in private, semi-private, and/or group voice lessons
• Knowledge of the African American roots of jazz, voice function, and healthy vocal technique
• Experience working with youth in a classroom or workshop setting, with strong classroom management skills
• Familiarity with, or a strong interest in learning, the Jazz Power Fundamentals curriculum
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A genuine passion for jazz, vocal music, and youth arts education

Schedule

• Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., starting October 10
• Orientation and training before the first session
• Occasional Wednesday afterschool sessions
• Must be available for the full Saturday fall schedule through December 16
• Seasonal independent contractor role
• $20–$50/hour, depending on experience
• Involves standing, moving around the classroom, and leading active, hands‑on instruction

Jazz Power Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.