SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1651: Teacher - Summer Arts Institute for High School and Middle School Students (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

                                                                                                                               

POSITION:                 

Teacher

Teachers for Summer Arts Institute for High School and Middle School students: teachers of middle or high school dance (up to 3), theater (drama) (up to 3), film (up to 3), instrumental music/band (up to 2), orchestra/strings (up to 3), visual art (up to 2), and vocal music (up to 4)

Up to 20 Positions

 

LOCATION:                

Frank Sinatra School for the Arts

35-12 35^th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:          

Appointed New York City Department of Education certified teachers of dance, theater/drama, instrumental music/band, orchestra/strings, visual art and vocal music. Teachers presently working at Middle School or High School level preferred.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA: 

1) Three or more years of satisfactory experience teaching intermediate or advanced level courses to middle school and/or high school students in:

dance (all styles and genres including ballet, modern, jazz, tap and cultural dance forms)

theater (drama including classical works and/or musical theater, strong production and stage management experience required for one position)

film (digital filmmaking, Final Cut Pro editing systems)

instrumental music/band

orchestra/strings

visual art

vocal music (strong piano accompanist skills and experience required for two positions)

2) Familiarity with appropriate arts techniques, approaches and curriculum development aligned with the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts Grades PreK-12.

3) Experience preparing middle school students for entry into specialized high schools and/or high school students for higher education in the arts.

4) Able to teach collaboratively with teacher colleagues and teaching artists. 

5) Capable of involving and directing students in studio-specific activities.

6) Demonstrated strong leadership qualities, writing skills and ability to communicate creative ideas.

7) Knowledge of contemporary arts language and practice, and repertoire.

8) History of creative approaches to curriculum development/implementation.  

                       

In order to be considered, applicants must not be under active investigation by the NYC Department of Education.

 

Note: Applicants for per session employment who are not employed in the Department of Education’s regular school program or adult education program shall be considered for selection only if no qualified day school teacher or adult education employee is available.

 

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach a four week summer arts program for high school and/or middle school students in art, instrumental music (band), vocal music, film, orchestra (strings), theater (drama) or dance.  Collaborate with the NYC cultural community to extend learning in and beyond the classroom; attend meetings with staff to plan and ensure coordination of instructional program with other program elements; monitor and evaluate all programs and instructional activities; adjudicate both in-person and virtual auditions and applications. Assume responsibility for all students in discipline-specific classes. 

 

WORK SCHEDULE:   

Commencing November 2024 through June 2025; continued Summer 2025 work to be advertised separately

 

November - December: Supply requests and purchasing

January – June: 3 Planning Meetings (Jan. 16, April 2, May 20) – 5:00 – 7:00 PM

February 2025: Virtual Audition Adjudication (Dates to be confirmed)

March 2025: In-Person Call Back Audition Adjudication (8:00-3:00 PM - Dates TBD)

July –August: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, up to 30 sessions, including rehearsals and performances.  

(Up to 175 hours per position)

 

Note: As program is subject to funding, all dates, times, and hours to be confirmed

 

SALARY:                  

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement).  Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send application: OP 175, copy of resume,  and cover letter by November 19, 2024 to Callie McGlone, Program Manager, at cmcglone2@schools.nyc.gov

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail cmcglone2@schools.nyc.gov 

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs