SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1257: Teacher - Arts Teacher Mentor (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

Teacher

Teacher Mentors

Up to 100 Positions Total

1. Holds active New York State teaching certification in the arts (dance, music, photography, theater, or visual arts)
2. Strong artistic, pedagogical, and interpersonal skills
3. Strong time management skills
4. Content knowledge:
5. Music:  Extensive knowledge of technique-building exercises and ensemble, solo, and chamber repertoire at a variety of difficulty levels for chorus, concert band, guitar ensemble, jazz ensemble, modern band, and/or orchestra  Extensive knowledge of pedagogical resources for ensemble rehearsal and classroom music instruction.  Proficiency using cloud-based Google and Office 365 applications as well as music-specific software, including SmartMusic, MusicFirst, Soundtrap, and other digital audio workstations (DAWs), audio and video editing software
6. Photography & Visual Arts:  Teaching photography class during school schedule.  Knowledge of photography equipment to support emerging photography programs.
7. At least three years experience and Effective or Highly Effective ratings in Advance for the past three years while teaching in NYCDOE arts programs
8. History of demonstrated excellence in preparing students for high-quality performances and exhibitions
9. Ability to critically assess artistic, organizational, and interpersonal challenges and identify and implement effective solutions
10. Ability to work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and school & NYCDOE Arts Office supervisors
11. Demonstrated ability to be well organized and follow detailed instructions and procedures
12. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
13. Documented record of excellent attendance and punctuality
14. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional, clear, timely, and transparent manner, in speech and in writing, to exercise sound professional judgment, and to display professionalism, positivity, and respect in all ways at all times  
15. Willing and able to attend meetings and intervisitations in support of mentee(s)

     

     

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
16. Maintain and document ongoing communication with assigned mentee(s) using specified documentation tools with the goal of one-on-one conferencing at least 2-3 times per month
17. Participate in a series of mentor trainings, including meetings with Arts Office Directors,  and asynchronous work, as specified
18. Participate in classroom visits, monthly meetings, and intervisitations to observe the mentee(s) and provide feedback and coaching
19. Visit and co-observe other music teachers together with mentee(s) and discuss
20. Review video recordings of mentee teaching and provide feedback and coaching using specified feedback tool(s)
21. Welcome mentee into own (mentor’s) classroom to observe mentor teach
22. Support mentees in planning for culminating performances and exhibitions
23. Offer coaching, support, and insight to assigned mentee(s), as needed, per established protocols
24. Exercise sound professional judgment at all times and maintain a positive, respectful, proactive stance while remaining in accordance with all NYCDOE Chancellor’s regulations
25. Submit activity logs and per session time sheets to OASP in a timely manner per specified protocols

     

     

    WORK SCHEDULE:   

    September 2024 through June 2025

                    Weekday and weekend hours as needed, dates and times to be determined

                    (Up to 65 hours total per position)

     

    SALARY:                  

    Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (UFT, CSA, DC-37 - Collective Bargaining Agreement).  Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

     

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

    MUSIC:  Submit application: OP-175, copy of resume, cover letter, and copy of your NYS teaching license by June 30, 2025 to:

    https://forms.gle/dm8yRPmVLSeQkBGT7

     

    Visual Arts & Photography:  Submit application: OP-175, copy of resume, cover letter, and copy of your NYS teaching license by June 30, 2024 to Amber Lodman (ALodman@schools.nyc.gov).

     

    Dance:  Submit application: OP-175, copy of resume, cover letter, and copy of your NYS teaching license by June 30, 2025 to Amber Lodman (ALodman@schools.nyc.gov).

     

    Theater:  Submit application: OP-175, copy of resume, cover letter, and copy of your NYS teaching license by June 30, 2025 to Laura Bucko at LBucko@schools.nyc.gov.

     

    PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

     

    If you have any questions about this activity, please email ArtsAndSpecialProjects@schools.nyc.gov

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