• Provide effective and sequential music instruction to individual students and beginning group classes
• Establish a good rapport with families and provide constructive feedback and annual goals for each student
• Advise and support students and family in other Third Street Music program-related activities

• Prepare students for performance opportunities within the Third Street music community and external opportunities
• Attend all studio performances and recitals and participate in department meetings and professional development
• Engage in the overall work and mission of Third Street and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Collaborate with Third Street registrar in scheduling and communication of lessons and classes. 

• A degree or certification in music, music education, or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years minimum of teaching applied lessons and classes in a private studio, community music school, or public-school setting. Experience teaching small beginning groups preferred.
• Able to consistently work in-person Monday afternoons and early evenings; Additional teaching opportunities may become available based on scheduling.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts education
• Strong communication skills and effective personal skills for working with young and adult students and families

• A music-infused Preschool, offering a unique early childhood education experience rooted in the arts.
• An offsite Partners Program, providing high-quality music instruction directly into New York City Public Schools, Community Centers, and professional development to the Department of Education.
• A vibrant on-site Music & Dance School serving students ages 3 through older adult learners, and supported by a robust calendar of student, faculty, and guest artist public performances.

Our Commitment to Diversity