Violin Teacher

Harlem Stage

About Our Organization

Harlem Stage, hailed by The New York Times as “an invaluable incubator of talent,” catalyzes the profound influence Harlem has had on American arts and culture to foster talent, commission new performing arts work, uplift a diversity of perspectives, and create opportunities for artists of color to freely explore and innovate in ways that are relevant and socially significant. Housed in a historically landmarked building known as the Gatehouse, with a seating capacity of 125, and boasting five MacArthur Genius Fellowship and two Pulitzer Prize awardees among its artistic family, Harlem Stage’s mission has been to bridge the rich and diverse artistic legacy of Harlem to contemporary artists of color.                         

Harlem Stage’s education programming introduces New York City school children every year to the unparalleled excitement of live performance through robust programming both at Harlem Stage and at a network of partner schools. The Education program also includes adult education programs, community engagement activities, and a Professional Training Program, including fellowships and internships. For over ten years, Harlem Stage has been in partnership with Sound Business Inc. (SBI) located within A. Philip Randolph High School located at 443 W. 135th Street New York, New York. As the only in-residence, non-profit organization operating within a NYC DOE public high school for over 30 years, SBI strives to be an incubator of youth empowerment, community building, and social change. Through this partnership, Harlem Stage supports SBI by co-managing their College and Career Prep Institute’s Performing Arts Program which currently offers a multitude of after school performing arts ensembles for students to participate in.

Job Position Summary

Reporting to the Education and Community Engagement Manager and working closely with the Music Instructor at P.S. 161, Sierra Ray, the Violin Teaching Artist will deliver high quality group violin instruction to beginner violinists in grades 1st through 3rd. The Teaching Artist will build a lesson plan for the residency that speaks to Harlem Stage’s ‘STRIVE 4 JOY’ arts education framework. ‘STRIVE 4 JOY’ is an acronym that stands for:

  • Speak out against racism and anti-blackness
  • Test the limits of our creative comfort-zones
  • Respect ourselves and others
  • Inspire self-confidence
  • Visualize our perfect futures
  • Exit toxic relationships

Repertoire taught should be culturally relevant to black and brown students learning in an urban environment and the residency will culminate in a final performance on January 18th.

LOCATION

P.S. 161 at 499 West 133 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

  • Adapting a curricular framework to include student’s interests and cultures                                
  • Producing and rehearsing students for a culminating music program consisting of three to four selections                                                   
  • Collaborating effectively with music instructor and communicating regularly with supervisory staff 
  • Submitting complete lesson plans, timesheets, reports and other vital administrative documentation      
  • Reaching students across diverse developmental levels

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2-3 years music teaching experience
  • Ability to work well in a racially and culturally diverse community
  • Effective and equity-driven classroom management techniques
  • Highly motivated with excellent time management, organizational, and problem solving skills
  • Experience with video and photo documentation, social media, and digital content a plus
  • Technological capacity to provide virtual facilitation if needed, as well as knowledge of virtual platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, etc
  • Demonstrated experience in social justice and youth empowerment

BENEFITS 

Teaching Artists will be paid $80 per hour which includes class prep time and travel.

SCHEDULE

3pm to 5pm on Mondays and Wednesday

November: 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

December: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20

January: 2, 3, 8, 10, 16, 17 

Additionally, TA’s are responsible for attending a Professional Development Day in October 2023 TBD, a Dress Rehearsal TBD, and the final January 18th concert which they will be paid for. 

Roles & Responsibilities

How to Apply

Please send a resume outlining how your experience is a fit for this position and two references to Jordan Carter, Education and Community Engagement, at jcarter@harlemstage.org. Also, indicate if you have been fingerprinted by the DOE in the past three years. 

Please put “P.S. 161 Teaching Artist” in the subject line of your e-mail application. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT. Harlem Stage is committed to diversity and especially encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply for this position. Harlem Stage offers equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. All Harlem Stage employees must show proof of vaccination unless they have been granted reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons. This request must be met by date of hire.