Chorus Specialist- Rockaway, Queens, NY

About Us:

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Summary:

The Chorus & Voice Training Specialist will detect and distinguish each participant’s voice range and ability and assign their vocal part; working with students to explore the unique instrument of their voice box and will instill tips and techniques to make the voice sound powerful. In addition to vocal technique, the specialist will help expand the range and expression of the students to become more confident in vocal performances. The Chorus & Voice Training Specialist should encourage students to sing with more freedom, simple harmonies, have better breath control, and understand how to take care of their voice. The Chorus & Voice Training Specialist will teach and accompany the class with their primary instrument, preferably a piano. It’s essential for the Chorus & Voice Training Specialist to work with melody prep tracks designed to teach melodic independence as well as singing with instrumental accompaniment. In this role, you are responsible for effective warm-ups, practice and routines, in addition to ways to introduce and address performance anxiety, movement on stage, and the use of microphones. The Chorus & Voice Training Specialist should be familiar in reading music notation and is expected to touch upon sight singing skills in soprano, alto, tenor, bass parts (4-part harmony) depending on student’s grade level.  

Schedule:

Up to 4  hours per week

This role requires you to be in person.

Pay:

$20-$25/hr

Job Type:

Part-Time

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. 

• Organize, lead, and promote interest in daily music activities such as vocal warm-up, practice of singing, rhythm, style and tempo as well as activities that lead to full performance pieces, trips to see shows and workshops outside the site to enhance and further learning. 

• Organize performance groups, and direct their rehearsals, put on performances at the site and prepare to audition for the Annual Performing Arts Showcase. 

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. 

• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet the requirements of NYE along with the student’s interests. 

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. 

• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities, and demonstrate proper handling of instruments.

• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other students, explaining rules, and encouraging participation. 

• Evaluate activity to determine if they are producing desired results. 

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. 

• Progressive development of student skills leading to a final project 

• Promotes positive character development in all youth

• Most NYE Specialists are expected to provide homework support during Academic hour.

Required Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities 

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in music terminology and culture, have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in this expertise.

• Must be able to accompany the class with a primary instrument, preferably a piano but not limited to it.

• Must possess strong instructional skills and patience.

• Must have prior performance experience and stage/theater etiquette and understanding.

• Must have knowledge and prior experience putting a performance together.

• Must have knowledge in various musical eras, music history and resources to develop a well rounded and cohesive study in vocal training throughout the school year.

• Must be responsible, reliable and punctual!

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma 

• A minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.  

• Must have passion for New York Edge mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development..

• Certifications and credentials in respective music study are highly preferred.  

• Candidates who are qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity preferred as well.  

The Chorus & Voice Training Specialist will be required to report to the school and interact with staff, students, parents, and the school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.