Music Teacher Intern

Job Type
Part-time, Internship
Description
Observe and assist the Music Teacher with comprehensive, sequential, and standards-based music curriculum according to the ETM model that serves all students and teaches musical literacy, practical musical skills, content knowledge, transferable skills, and higher order thinking. Over the semester, this will progress to leading and teaching at least one class or grade level for the remainder of the intern period. This will culminate in the leading of meaningful performances in which students can apply learned skills and knowledge as assigned by the Music Teacher mentor at the end of the semester. Interns will support in building a music program that becomes an indispensable part of school culture and identity which connects to the broader school community.
Essential Functions:

• Responsible for leading and teaching a class assigned by the Music Teacher-Mentor.
• Assist with school-wide concerts (Winter or Spring) in which all students perform two pieces of music, respectively. This includes leading rehearsal for and conducting one song. Other tasks include assisting with all logistics - sound, lighting, staging, etc.
• Assist with managing student behavior to maintain an optimal learning environment that is orderly, productive, free of unnecessary distractions, respectful and safe.
• Assist with recording student progress toward learning goals based on the ETM benchmarks. This includes the use of formal rubrics customized to measure comprehension/learning for various specific lesson plans provided by the Music Teacher.
• Assist the Music Teacher with the creation of the classroom's visually-engaging bulletin board and maintain keeping the music classroom print-rich, visually engaging, neat, organized and welcoming.
• Provide support and reinforce the classroom procedures and routines by which students know exactly what is expected of them and how they may interact with others to participate successfully that have been provided by the Music Teacher. This includes the consistent use of seating charts, posters and rules and consequences.
• Participate in ETM Music Teacher professional development training sessions and proactively pursue professional development by utilizing and applying ETM content, concepts, and resources. These trainings occur throughout the year in the summer, fall, winter, and spring. It is your responsibility to plan accordingly to be in attendance during you internship period.
• Commit to growing as a Music Teacher in order to be culturally responsive to our students and communities.
• Timely, responsive, and constructive communication in person and through phone/email with ETM and school staff.
• Create and maintain a portfolio that includes a weekly observation journal and unit plan.
• Complete timecard semi-monthly through Paylocity.
• If supporting Ensembles: Assist Mentor Teacher to keep accurate records and maintenance of materials and instrument inventory, lead pullout lessons and ensemble rehearsals.

Other Functions:

• Lifting and moving musical equipment, materials and supplies.
• Helping set materials for classes and cleaning the music room as needed.
• Using Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, MS Word, Excel and other software to create items needed for the music classroom.
• Regular use of work email to communicate with ETM staff.
• Assist with inventory and safekeeping/maintenance of classroom instruments, including tuning ukuleles, guitars, replacing drum heads, proper storage, etc.
• General assistance at organizational events, including administrative tasks and managing students.
• Assisting with other school-based musical events.

Working Conditions:
School environment located throughout New York City. Interns are responsible for their transportation to their assigned schools and any associated costs.
Requirements
Hour Requirements:
Candidates must work a minimum of 10 hours and up to a maximum of 13 hours a week for approximately 12-14 weeks. Interns will not receive pay for days not worked during school holidays. Scheduling must remain consistent for the entire semester, with at least 2.5 hours minimum at the school on each visit. Candidates must be able to work within the school's music schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education :

• Bachelor's Degree in Music or related field

Experience :

• Some teaching experience

Specific Skills :

• Vocal or instrumental performance capabilities

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc. :

• Musical theory and notation literacy.
• Knowledge of specific musical repertoire and genres.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Education :

• Master's Degree in Music or related field

Experience :

• Teaching groups of children in a classroom setting.
• Advanced vocal or instrumental performance capabilities, particularly guitar, piano, or voice.
• Conducting.

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc. :

• Advanced musical notation and theory literacy.
• Specialized knowledge of specific musical repertoire and genres, particularly choral.
• State teacher certification. Practical understanding of music pedagogy, educational theory, and child development.
• Certification in Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and/or other music teaching pedagogies

NYCDOE "PETS" security clearance requirement
Individuals who do not currently hold 'eligible' status for classroom teaching from the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will be asked to undergo a fingerprinting and background check by the NYC DOE PETS system. Only those cleared by the DOE who receive 'eligible' status are eligible for hire by ETM.
Salary Description
$20/hr.