String Ensemble Instructor
Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs
Start Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Role:
String Ensemble Instructor (Part-Time)
Schedule:
Days
: Weekly Fridays 8:00-9:00 AM, October 17 – June 11, 2026, adhering to the BSC calendar
Session
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Pay Rates:
$90-105 per hour
Job 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.
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Provide individualized feedback to help students improve their skills.
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Design and deliver engaging rehearsal times.
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
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Lead the students in the ensemble once a week.
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Communicate with families as needed via email.
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Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members.
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Enforce BSC principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Be an effective communicator who can guide students.
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Model professional leadership and encourage positive behavior by adhering to BSC rules and regulations.
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Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Experience teaching strings instruments with school-age children.
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Preferred experience in youth music programming.
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Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and develop skills in working with individual children and small groups.
