Assistant Music Teaching Artist - Per Diem
$104,000–$104,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Support Lead Teaching Artists during weekly music residency sessions in NYC public schools, assisting with activities like singing, movement, and percussion. Help with small-group instruction, materials setup, and individual student support while adapting lessons for diverse learning needs. Gradually lead lesson portions under guidance and participate in required trainings, mentorship, and planning meetings. Communicate consistently with staff, Lead Teaching Artists, and school partners, and complete program documentation. Arrive prepared for assignments in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, or Manhattan during October 2026 through May 2027.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants should be available for professional development and planning meetings with 92NY staff in September/October 2026
- Work takes place during regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional after-school hours, 2:30-5:00 PM, from October 2026-May 2027
- Residency schedules are determined by school assignment
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Music Performance, or a related field preferred
- 1-3 years of experience teaching, assisting, or supporting music education programs preferred
- Interest in developing as a music educator or teaching artist
- 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 the New York City and New York State Departments of Education preferred
- Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred
- Assignments may take place in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, with priority given to candidates available to teach in Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx
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