Sy24-25 PER Session Vacancy Notice # 1102: Teacher - Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp Summer/Fall 2024(Office Of Arts And Special Projects)

Job Details

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FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

POSITION:

Office of Arts and Special Projects, Division of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI)

Teachers

Teachers for Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp - teachers of middle or high school dance (up to 4), instrumental (up to 3), theater (up to 3), visual arts (up to 5) and vocal music (up to 3)

Approximately 18 positions

LOCATION:

Various locations - including 4360 Broadway, Manhattan; 49 Flatbush Ave. Ext., Brooklyn; LaGuardia HS, Julia Richman Educational Complex, and Lincoln Center Campus

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

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

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Three or more years of Effective or Highly Effective rating in Advance, while teaching intermediate or advanced level courses to middle school and/or high school students in dance (especially modern dance or modern jazz and dance composition), instrumental music (band and/or orchestra), theater (drama including monologue preparation), visual arts (especially portfolio development), vocal music.

• Experience preparing middle school students for entry into specialized and screened high schools in the arts.

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

• Ability to teach collaboratively with teacher colleagues and teaching artists.

• Capable of involving and directing students in studio-specific activities and create resources.

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

• Knowledge of contemporary arts language and practice, and repertoire.

• History of creative approaches to curriculum development/implementation.

• Ability to critically assess artistic, organizational, and interpersonal challenges, and identify and implement effective solution

• Preference for those who have applied to and are already participating in the Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp Spring 2024 work season

• 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 and mentor for a two-week middle school summer arts program preparing middle school students for high school auditions in visual arts, instrumental music, vocal music, theater (drama) or dance

• Collaborate with the NYC cultural community to extend learning in and beyond the classroom

• Must attend meetings with staff to plan and ensure coordination of instructional program with other program elements, April

• June, 2024

• Must engage in all curriculum and lesson planning pertaining to the two-week middle school summer arts program collaboratively with teacher colleagues and teaching artists

• Monitor and evaluate all programs and instructional activities

• Assume responsibility for all students in discipline-specific classes.

• Must attend and assist with supply distribution, family orientation, family information sessions

• Must attend and assist with extended day trips, during the two-week middle schools summer arts program

• Must attend and assist with mock auditions, during the two-week summer arts program and Fall 2024 follow-up sessions

WORK SCHEDULE:

July: some additional staff meetings and curriculum planning, up to but not limited to approximately 20 hours

August 5

• 16, 2024 (Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 1:00 pm, up to but not limited to approximately 5 hours per day for 10 days of camp

Fall 2024 (Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am

• 4:00 pm), up to but not limited to approximately 14 hours for student follow-up weekend

Extended days and additional evening and weekend hours may be scheduled leading up to, during and following the program, including but not limited to supply distribution, orientations, and field trips.

Up to approximately 75 hours per position. Additional hours granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

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

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send application: OP 175, copy of resume and cover letter by June 26, 2024 to Darleen Garner.

Email: dgarner@schools.nyc.gov

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail dgarner@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

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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