Activity Specialist - Music @ PS 169 - Temporary Part Time Summer

JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist Music

JOB TYPE: Temporary Summer ONLY

DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programming

LOCATION: School-based site in the Sunset Park neighborhood - PS169

PAY RATE: $26-27/hour commensurate with education and experience

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-age youth in the summer program

Providing weekly instruction in vocal music and composition and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages

Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the music curriculum

Submit lesson plans for all music activities on a weekly basis

Attend supervise and facilitate activities with participants on field trips and off-site locations around NYC

Collaborating with participants to compose and perform songs and musical arrangements showcased in performances for the program school and/or community

Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce program-wide performance

Contribute to the planning and execution of special events staff development training and other community-building activities

Supporting the overall program through additional tasks that allow for efficient and safe operation and successful special events for participants and families (i.e. supervision of snack time lunch and mealtime set up and breakdown of special events and more).

Attend weekly professional development meetings

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level

Adhere to all agency and NYC Public School policies including the dress code which requires a CFL T-shirt (provided) and clothing/shoes that allow you to move comfortably

II. QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelors Degree

Demonstratable strong vocal music instruction background

Skilled in piano and/or guitar accompaniment

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Skilled in working with youth of all ages

Flexible and possesses the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists teachers young-adult staff)

Interested in 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 positive working relationships and daily interactions with participants volunteers co-workers and supervisors

Be willing to fully engage in all professional development spaces including staff meetings and individual meetings with the supervisor

Be willing to give and receive feedback from supervisors colleagues students and other school stakeholders in a constructive and respectful manner

Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.

Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and change

Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families.

Be willing to reflect on and expand understandings of authority boundaries positionality and conflict resolution

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Actively engage and interact with children each day

Will be required to be active by walking bending standing squatting or sitting on the floor with children

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 Specialists role focuses on creating facilitating and offering school-aged children the opportunity to engage in music activities and experiences.

VI. SUMMER SCHEDULE 2025

25-29 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday between the hours of 10am-6pm; Individual schedule assigned by supervisor depending on program needs.

Timeframe: June 23rd 2025 - August 16th 2025

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to Stephanie Ruiz with job title in subject line or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.