Harmony Program Teaching Artist

Jobs, duties, and responsibilities:
-Lead weekly group music classes and/or ensemble rehearsals for elementary and middle school students
-Prepare lesson plans that align with our curriculum and promote social and musical growth
-Teach in an engaging and holistic manner that prioritizes social-emotional learning and reflects Harmony Program’s creative youth development culture
-Utilize classroom management skills to create a safe, energetic, inclusive and positive learning environment
-Manage classroom logistics, including taking regular attendance, monitoring instrument maintenance, and facilitating student transitions
-Provide regular communication of student behavioral, musical, and social challenges to Harmony Program administration
-Conduct regular and timely assessments of students’ musical progress and social development
-Attend all required professional development workshops
-Participate in select organization-wide events, including performances and meetings, as necessary

The Harmony Program provides instruction in sites throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx. Harmony Program Teaching Artists may be placed in a program in one or more of those Boroughs.

Required Application Materials
-Resume
-Cover letter
-Teaching philosophy statement (250-500 words)
-Sample lesson plan
-Two professional references

What does the Harmony Program offer Teaching Artists?
An established curriculum, ongoing (paid) training, and a supportive community of Teaching Artists provide the foundation for our Teaching Artists to grow and succeed.

The Harmony Program provides over 75 hours of Teaching Artist Training designed to support and enhance the professional development of emerging and advanced teaching artists to expand their teaching practice and connect them to a growing community of artists. Harmony Program Teaching Artists are required to complete 16 hours of paid training of which 7 hours must be completed before entering the classroom. In addition to these required workshops, teaching artists convene during the year with Harmony Program administration and mentors to share their experiences in the classroom, evaluate and reflect on their progress, and explore leading industry topics with experts in a variety of related fields.

Candidates should submit their application via the provided link. No walk-ins or phone calls, please.