Activity Instructor ( Instrumental ): M.s. 447

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

The Music Instructor will form a lead a group of 5-10 students, twice a week for 1 hour sessions in varying instruments. 

Reports to: Program Director

Location: 125 East 181st Street, Bronx, New York 10453

Hours: The person should be available for 1-hour sessions at least twice a week, M-F from 4 pm - 5 pm.

Salary:       $19/hr - $25/hr

Major Duties:

• Provide and teach well planned instrumental classes to participants.
• Assist in development of music curriculum.
• Delegate roles and articulate expectations to group leaders and program aides.
• Submit lesson/activity plans in advance.
• Plan and implement a culminating event or project at the end of each cycle.
• Completes daily progress reports.
• Delegate roles to group leaders and program aides during class time to assist with the facilitation of a group (where applicable).
• Articulate expectations to group leaders and program aides on what aspect of the class work needs to be strengthened and practiced in preparation for the next class (where applicable).
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions, as specified.
• Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required and demonstrable expertise and experience in music
• Ability to play and sight read music
• Some college and experience with youth preferred.
• Must be able to engage young people and set structure and limits in a group setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.