Activity Specialist - Music @ PS 1

Activity Specialist – MusicThis position is part-time within the School-Based Programming department. It is non-exempt and reports to Yolanda Nunez and David Garcia, Co-Program Director. The hourly rate is $30 per hour, with weekly hours ranging from 25 to 29 hours. The purpose of the position is to create, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants. Specific responsibilities include designing age-appropriate music curricula, providing weekly instruction in vocal and/or instrumental music, collaborating with participants to compose and perform songs, incorporating NYS Learning Standards, planning program-wide performances, and contributing to special events and community-building activities. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, skill in piano and/or guitar accompaniment, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, experience working with youth of all ages, flexibility, and the ability to work as part of a diverse team. Bilingual skills in English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish are preferred. The role requires building and maintaining interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors, engaging in discussions and training, and maintaining contact with participants' families and external community groups. Working conditions involve actively engaging with children, being active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor, maintaining a high energy level, and being comfortable performing multifaceted projects. The scope of responsibility focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school-aged children music activities and experiences. Benefits include voluntary life, disability, flexible spending account, and 403(b) retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, up to 20 paid vacation days per year, and one sick day per month.