Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJOB TITLE: Activity Specialist - Music DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programming Exemption: Non-Exempt PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants. REPORTS TO: Program Director/Supervisor SUPERVISES: N/A I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to
- Designing age-appropriate, standards-based music curricula for groups of elementary and middle school-age youth in afterschool and summer programs
- Providing weekly instruction in vocal music and composition, and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages
- Collaborating with participants to compose and perform songs and musical arrangements showcased in performances for the program, school, and/or community
- Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the music curriculum
- Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce 2 - 3 annual program-wide performances
- Helping to create and implement special events, staff development, and other community building activities.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community building activities
- Attend weekly professional development meetings
II. QUALIFICATIONS
- Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree
- Has a strong vocal music instruction background
- Has skill in piano and/or guitar accompaniment
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Has skills working with youth of all ages
- Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young-adult staff)
- Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
- Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
- Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
- Engage in discussions and training regarding receiving/providing information, discussing arising issues, explaining or interpreting guidelines/instructions, and instructing
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
- Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change
- Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families.
- Maintain contact as needed with participant's families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same space
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
- Actively engage and interact with children each day
- May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
- Be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The Music Activity Specialist's role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school-aged children the opportunity to engage in music activities and experiences. Salary This is a full-time, in-person position, based on a typical 35-hour work week. Annual salary ranges from $48,000 - $52,000 and is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan. Four weeks paid vacation. Weekly individual supervision and ongoing professional development. Salary Description $48,000-$52,000 per year