National Dance Institute (NDI) seeks dynamic musicians to join our team in 2022-2023!

For over four decades, National Dance Institute has been delivering its award-winning arts and learning programs to public school children throughout New York City and around the world in the belief that the arts, and dance and music in particular, have a unique power to engage children and motivate them toward excellence.

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

- Has command of the technical aspects of their instrument (piano, percussion, guitar preferred)
- Has a varied repertoire (pop, classical, funk, jazz, etc.)
- Plays dynamically, expressively, energetically and with a sense of theater
- Can Improvise
- Is able to read music (a plus)
- Has experience accompanying dance and/or teaching music to children
- Is flexible and able to adapt to the needs of different school communities
- Is committed to anti-racist education and culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
- Is collaborative; thrives in a team dynamic in which power and responsibility are shared

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Accompany in-person dance classes in NDI partner schools
- Arrange, compose, and serve as music director for mid-year and culminating performances
- Participate in required professional development, including a fall retreat, bi-monthly workshops, and all-staff equity trainings
- Maintain an NDI email account and communicate promptly and professionally with NDI administrative staff, teaching artist teams, and school partners
- Complete an annual performance review and meet with the NDI music leadership 
- Submit bi-weekly digital timesheets, adhering to deadlines communicated by NDI

 

COMPENSATION

Musicians:

 - are hired on a part-time basis starting at  $40/class, dependent upon experience 

                - Classes typically run for 45 to 50 minutes, and we generally schedule no fewer than three classes per day in succession at any partner school 

- are required to attend paid professional development sessions, including an intensive, multi-day “retreat” at the start of the school year; bi-monthly, all-staff workshops; and specialized trainings for new musicians
- will receive a  stipend for out-of-school time planning for every residency
- will receive additional compensation for evening performances and special projects
- will receive paid sick and bereavement leave
- Eligibility for a pay increase following one year of continuous employment

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

- Ability to travel within NYC’s boroughs.
- Candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means two shots plus a booster.
- Offers for employment are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a background check and fingerprinting with the NYC Department of Education (DOE).

- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

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