Assistant Director of Programs

New York City

Description: Description

Education Through Music, Inc. (ETM) is a non-profit organization that partners with New York City Public Schools to place music teachers and programs back into the school's curricula. We are looking for a full-time Assistant Director of Programs (APD).

The Assistant Director of Programs (APD) works under the direction of the Senior Director of Programs and in conjunction with the Director of Partnership Programs. The APD manages a team of Instructional Supervisors to ensure that Music Teacher development and performance is optimized, and that all partnerships are meeting program goals and compliant with ETM policies and quality standards. The APD also works with a small cohort of ETM Music teachers to ensure the programming and workflows are functioning optimally to support quality programming in all ETM partner school programs.

Responsibilities :

All Education Through Music employees are expected to represent the organization in a professional manner, with fidelity while supporting the mission, vision and values of the organization

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision

Interact professionally with other employees, vendors and school stakeholders

Work effectively as a team contributor on assignments

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communication and coordinating work efforts with other employees, vendors and school stakeholders

Coordinate with Human Resources and Programs Team members regarding music teacher hiring and onboarding

Management of ETM Instructional supervisors and teachers

Supervise and manage the training, performance and schedules of Instructional Supervisors

Creation of weekly Programs Team meeting agendas in alignment with the Instructional Supervisor year at a glance

Conduct regular performance check-ins with Instructional Supervisors to ensure Music Teachers and partnerships are on track

Conduct regular co-visits with Instructional Supervisors to provide performance feedback

Oversee the quality, planning, communication and execution of all in-school and public performances for music teachers in cohort

Supervise the yearly collection and organization of all partner school information for cohort

Compile and administer (in conjunction with Human Resources) Performance Reviews and Performance Improvement Plans for Instructional Supervisors

Oversee that ETM's progressive disciplinary policy is being used equitably by all Instructional Supervisors for all Music Teachers

Review and approve expense reports for Instructional Supervisors

Track the professional growth of Instructional Supervisors, setting short- and long-term goals for their career progression

Manage Instructional Supervisor PTO requests in accordance with Programs black-out dates

Review and verify ETM teachers' time sheets for accuracy

Attend beginning of year kick off meetings with instructional supervisor, music teacher and school administration to confirm vision for music program

Assist with managing and fostering positive and effective partner school relationships

Ensure teaching and performance schedules for ETM music teachers uphold MOA agreements

Support Instructional Supervisors with Principal Accountability and determining Partnership problem-solving strategies

Ensure all ETM music rooms are content-rich and fully equipped with ETM partner packages

Provides updates to the Senior Director of Programs and and Director of Partnership Programs on partner school relationships

Oversee the sub and reserve teacher process

Oversee ensemble logistics, including financials, instrument rentals and documentation, breakfast with the band event support, and provide periodic reports and financial projections regarding ensemble matters to the Senior Director of Programs

Manage the oversee moves of classroom supplies and donations

Manage and oversee the setup and breakdown of all music teacher professional development sessions

Assist with the development and delivery of all music teacher professional development

Support in the creation and delivery of professional development for Instructional Supervisors

Conduct run throughs and provide feedback for all Instructional Supervisor led professional development sessions and materials

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Programs

Benefits include :

Annual paid time off- Sick days, personal days, vacation, floating holidays and holidays

Employer-subsidized health insurance (Oxford/UnitedHealthcare) and employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (currently up to $5,000/yr.)

Personal Wi-Fi and device use stipend

403B retirement plan

Commuter Benefits (transit/parking)

Available employee funded benefits include: Guardian dental and vision, Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Account (FSA/DCA), Guardian term life, Aflac, LegalShield

Pay Range :

$83,000- $93,000/year

Hiring is contingent upon the candidate receiving security clearance from the New York City Department of Education.

Requirements: Required Qualifications :

Office environment with regular travel each week to partner schools or clients located throughout all 5 boroughs in NYC. Occasional travel outside NYC may be required.

Master's degree in music education

10 years of K-12 classroom teaching or equivalent experience

Teaching experience in multiple different school settings

Managerial experience

Ability to give specific and actionable feedback

Ability to manage employee performance and track accountability

Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including time management

Knowledge of music pedagogy, educational psychology, and child development

Proficient musicianship

Competent in music theory, composition and arrangement

Knowledge of music repertoire and teacher resources

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literate including Google Suite

Experience facilitating professional development workshops

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in music education

Educational Leadership degree or training

Over 10 years of K-12 classroom teaching or equivalent experience

NYC schools classroom experience

Prior school leadership position held

Experience conducting large ensembles

Experience presenting professional development at conferences

Personnel management and development experience

Budgeting experience

Familiarity with Danielson Framework for teaching

Music Technology proficiency (Music First, Flat i.o., Soundtrap, etc.)

Passion for curriculum design

Valid state issued teaching certificate

Certified in multiple areas of music pedagogy including Orff, Dalcroze, Kodaly, Music Learning Theory, Suzuki, and Technology

Compensation details: 83000-93000 Yearly Salary

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