Summary
Vision Education & Media (VEM) is a growing company that provides fun and creative after-school programs to PK-12thgrade youth. Most of our clubs teach students build and program LEGO® robots, solder DIY electronic projects, create and code video games, shoot stop motion animations, and design web pages.
We have an exciting opportunity to provide a steel drum class for one of our programs & we would like you to join the team!
VEM is currently seeking a part-time instructor to teach steel drums twice a week at a high school in the South Bronx. The instructor will be responsible for creating the curriculum for the class under the supervision of our Managers.
Our instructors are compensated at competitive rates, and those who demonstrate excellent classroom performance will be considered for additional teaching opportunities within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach from 2 days a week from 3-5pm on Mondays and Thursdays from now through mid-June
- Create curriculum for the class to be submitted to Managers for approval
- Maintain regular communication with Manager
- Complete written reports detailing classroom activity within 24 hours of class
Requirements
- BA or BS degree with a background in education or music
- Strong knowledge or and experience playing steel drums
- Approximately two years of teaching experience either in a traditional school environment or within non-traditional teaching environments such as tutoring or camp counseling
- Proven mastery of classroom management techniques
- Ability to commit to teaching 2 days a week (Mon and Thurs) from now through mid-June
- Ability to be on time and prepared for class
- Ability to independently get to and from the program location in the South Bronx
- Availability to attend staff trainings and workshops as required
- Energy and enthusiasm about working with youth
Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Vision Education & Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to careers@vemny.org with Music Teacher in the subject of the email. Indicate the days you are available in the cover letter.
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