Fusion Arts Specialist
Fusion Arts Specialist
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$ 29 - 33
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About Us
New York Edge (NYE) is the largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer programming in New York City serving thousands of students annually across all five boroughs and Long Island. Our mission is to help young people discover their potential by providing programs that support academic achievement social-emotional development and leadership growth. Through deep partnerships with schools communities and city agencies we deliver high-quality experiences that address the needs of the whole child and build pathways to lifelong success.
NYE also serves as a leading Community-Based Organization (CBO) in the NYC Community Schools initiative partnering with school leadership to coordinate integrated supports such as expanded learning family engagement and wellness services to ensure students and families have access to comprehensive school-based resources
About Fusion Arts at New York Edge Summary
Fusion Arts is an interdisciplinary program that empowers youth through Dance Music and Fashion emphasizing cultural expression and creative collaboration. Specialists in each discipline guide students in hands-on workshops rooted in global genres culminating in a final showcase that highlights student voice identity and artistic growth. This dual-reporting role supports both theCurriculum & Instruction teamandSite Program Directors working across two program sites to deliver engaging high-quality programming aligned with Fusion Arts goals.
Specialist Roles Responsibilities:
Dance:Teach styles such as Jazz Hip Hop House Afrobeats and traditional Latin dances (e.g. Bomba Plena Merengue Bachata); create culturally informed choreography and lead rehearsals.
Music:Introduce rhythm song and improvisation using percussion and digital tools; explore genre-specific sounds and support performance music direction.
Fashion:Teach sketching sewing styling and garment construction; support cultural storytelling through wearable design and performance wardrobe creation.
Why Join:
Fusion Arts Specialists co-create joyful meaningful learning experiences that inspire youth and open pathways into arts entertainment and design careers. Youll work as both an artist and educator contributing to a visionary program that centers youth voice culture and creativity.
Position Summary:
Specialists deliver engaging culturally responsive instruction in their discipline while collaborating across teams to create an integrated arts dual-reporting role supports both theCurriculum & Instruction teamandSite Program Directors working across two program sites to deliver high-quality programming aligned with Fusion Arts goals.
Schedule:
Afterschool (MonThurs 2:306:00 PM); optional Saturdays (9:30 AM3:30 PM); bi-weekly meetings and trainings required.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead discipline-specific hands-on workshops aligned with the Fusion Arts curriculum
Foster safe inclusive and creative spaces for students
Adapt lessons to student interests and community context
Manage session materials classroom engagement and student documentation
Collaborate on final performance planning and execution
Attend ongoing trainings and planning meetings to enhance practice and align across sites
Other duties assigned.
Qualifications Summary
High School Diploma or equivalent (required); college coursework or degree in arts education or related field preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience teaching youth in educational community or arts settings
Proven skill and passion in Dance Music or Fashion instruction
Ability to travel and work in person at two school-based program sites
Strong communication organization and classroom management skills
Must be 18 years or older
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
