What are the responsibilities and job description for the String Ensemble Instructor position at Bank Street College of Education?
JOB DESCRIPTION String Ensemble InstructorBank Street School for Children (BSC)
At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjUzMDIzLjEwNDE3QGJhbmtzdHJlZXRjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
- Children's ProgramsStart Date: Friday, October 17, 2025Role: String Ensemble Instructor (Part-Time)Schedule:Days: Weekly Fridays 8:00-9:00 AM, October 17
- June 11, 2026, adhering to the BSC calendarSession: Pay Rates: $90-105 per hourJob Summary: Bank Street School for Children (BSC) is seeking a String Ensemble Instructor. We are looking for a dynamic individual who embodies our values of integrity and youth development. Under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team and Upper School Music department, the String Ensemble instructor will conduct a weekly class. The ideal candidate will have experience with 5th
- 8th-grade students and an understanding of social and emotional learning.Responsibilities:Guide students in Strings instruments fundamentals. Provide individualized feedback to help students improve their skills.Design and deliver engaging rehearsal times. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.Lead the students in the ensemble once a week. Communicate with families as needed via email.Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members.Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.Be an effective communicator who can guide students.Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations.Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.Qualifications:High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience teaching strings instruments with school-age children.Preferred experience in youth music programming.Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual children and small groups. ABOUT US Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.
At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjUzMDIzLjEwNDE3QGJhbmtzdHJlZXRjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
Salary : $90 - $105