After School Music/Band Specialist - Middle School

The Organization

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse (“diverse by design”) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 across seven schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

We have a vision to become the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work, and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles , viewing this peek inside our schools , or reading some stories about our students and educators and graduate outcomes .

Serving Kindergarten through Twelfth grade, Brooklyn Prospect pairs students with excellent teachers in a college preparatory environment using the International Baccalaureate program. We prepare students to become global citizens and help them to develop the love of learning that provides the foundation for lifelong personal and academic success. This position reports to the after school Program Manager and supports serving our Sixth - Eighth grade student population. This role will work closely with individuals across the organization on all issues related to the efficiency and effectiveness of running our Middle School after school program. 

Brooklyn Prospect is committed to:
Teaching the skills and habits of mind necessary for success in the global community
Recruiting, training and retaining excellent teachers
Reflecting the diversity of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods

The Role

This position reports to the Clinton Hill Middle School - Afterschool Program Manager and support serving our Sixth - Eighth grade student population. This role will work closely with individuals across the organization on all issues related to the efficiency and effectiveness of running our Middle School Afterschool program. 

Do you have a skill set you’re excited to share with our students? 

We are looking for highly qualified specialists who provide instruction in Music/Band. We are looking for a Youth & Development employee who specializes in 1 or more of the following competencies: leads collaborative songwriting, organizes performance, develops a band, instrument musical skills, develops stage presence, conducts a choir and can collaborate with drama instructors.

Activity Specialists facilitate youth groups, organize trips, conduct outreach and recruitment, interact with parents and partner with the community. Our Activity Specialists are responsible for being rock stars that can create lessons, projects and objectives that meet the individual students’ needs. They foster an atmosphere of fun and learning and serve as role models to youth, always conducting themselves in the utmost professional manner and maintaining appropriate boundaries. They are also responsible for maintaining the target number of participants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of up to 15 participants, facilitate select activities and maintain health and well-being of all children enrolled.

• Explain techniques and safety procedures for youth participants and demonstrate appropriate use of materials and equipment.

• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to the students

• Assist with program set-up and clean up.

• Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures and capable of implementing such procedures.

• Oversee progressive development of student skills leading to a final project.

• Take attendance.

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other students, explaining rules, and encouraging participation. 

• Evaluate activity to determine if they are producing desired results and adapt accordingly.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. 

• Encourage positive character development in all youth.

• Perform additional duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the After-School Program Director.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in selected activities and have prior experience successfully working with K-12 youth groups.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Must have the ability to lead participants in-group activities, especially enrichment and recreational activities.

• Possess imagination, a sense of humor, patience, conviction, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, and ingenuity.

• Must have passion for BPCS’s mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development.

• Have a high school diploma.

• Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activities are highly preferred.

• Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.

• Able to work late afternoons and/or evenings. After School hours can span from 3:00 to 6:30 pm. Most days you will be working from 4:00 to 6:00.

• Candidates who are qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are preferred.

• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.

• Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of group management and child development.

• Show ability to accept supervision and guidance.

• Demonstrate ability to follow and execute schedules and activity plans.

Salary: $25 - $35 per hour

If you are a current employee, please submit a Talent Ticket confirming you have applied for this role.

Brooklyn Prospect is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds.