Education​/Recreation Instructor - Music;

Overview

80 SEIGEL STREET - BROOKLYN, NY 11206
Overview Salary Range: $60.00 - $60.00 Hourly
Position Type:
Part Time

Job Shift:
Day Shift
Education Level:
High School
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Music Instructor will plan and carry out Music programming sessions for older adults who attend the senior center. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop lesson plans and activities for class
• Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team
• Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics
• Mentor and support new and first-time members
• Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign-in/sign-out sheets, attendance reports, etc.
• Maintain an organized workspace by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment, and program spaces

• Excellent communication
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to Rise Boro’s mission, vision, and values
• Ability to provide quality care with compassion, patience, and empathy
• Ability to show genuine interest in helping older adults
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Ability to be organized, dependable, reliable, and efficient in running an effective class
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism/bias; ability to understand their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.

• High School diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year related teaching experience
• Experience working with the older adult population preferred

It is the policy of Rise Boro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. Rise Boro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.