Music Instructor - IS 303 Brooklyn, New York

The Teacher/Instructor is responsible for the planning and leading of structured activities in a particular specialty area. Activities will be led with the assistance of a Group Leader or fellow staff member. While Teachers/Instructors work in partnership with Group Leaders, they are the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: Participant Safety Report all concerns regarding the well being of participants to immediate supervisor in a timely manner and no later than the conclusion of the last activity of each daySeek immediate supervisor or emergency assistance when a participant is injuredEnsure proper supervision of assigned participants at all timesVerify identity before dismissing participants to approved guardian as listed on participant enrollment form Activity Planning Submit lesson plans for each activity by specified due date, and conduct activity according to approved plansSubmit NIA material requests for approval by supervisorInclude an active role for Group Leader in activity plan, inclusive of classroom management and activity prepSubmit a plan for culminating activity to be showcased at the program culminating eventActively assist with all activities being led by specialists, subcontractors, and/or colleagues Daily Procedures Perform assigned activity, transition, snack period, and dismissalUse positive behavior management with assigned group at all timesMaintain group organization and manage group effectively Required Skills:At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with studentsHigh school diploma requiredCollege coursework in the areas of education, youth development is expectedBilingual applicants are encouraged to apply Education and Experience:Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)