Assistant Music Teaching Artist - Per Diem

92NY School Engagement in the Arts brings arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to thousands of K-12 students and educators across New York City each year.

We are seeking emerging music educators to support Discover Music and Percussion residencies in NYC public schools. This assistant role is designed for early-career educators who want to strengthen their teaching practice while working alongside experienced 92NY Teaching Artists.

Assistants help with music activities, small-group support, materials, classroom engagement, and inclusive teaching practices under the guidance of Lead Teaching Artists. This position also serves as a professional development pathway toward future Lead Teaching Artist roles.

Assignments may take place in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan, with priority given to candidates available to teach in Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx.

Support Lead Teaching Artists during weekly music residency sessions in NYC public schools.
• Assist with music activities using singing, movement, percussion, instrument exploration, and collaborative music-making.
• Help with small-group instruction, materials setup, modeling activities, and individual student support.
• Support classroom engagement and help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt activities in collaboration with Lead Teaching Artists and school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Gradually lead portions of lessons under the guidance of Lead Teaching Artists.
• Participate in required trainings, mentorship, curriculum meetings, planning meetings, and professional development.
• Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, Lead Teaching Artists, classroom teachers, and school partners.
• Arrive prepared and complete required program documentation as requested by 92NY.

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music, Music Performance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience teaching, assisting, or supporting music education programs preferred.
• Interest in developing as a music educator or teaching artist.
• Foundational knowledge of elementary music education, rhythm, percussion, singing, or creative music-making.
• Experience working with children or youth in schools, camps, community programs, or similar settings.
• Willingness to support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom support skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and grow through coaching and mentorship.
• Current fingerprint clearance through the New York City and New York State Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Applicants should be available for professional development and planning meetings with 92NY staff in September/October 2026. Work takes place during regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional after-school hours, 2:30-5:00 PM, from October 2026-May 2027.

Residency schedules are determined by school assignment.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter.

Due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Compensation

$50 per class period.

Additional compensation is provided for curriculum meetings with 92NY staff and planning meetings with school partners.