Assistant Director

About the job

Specific Duties
Manage After-School Project (approx. 6 hrs/week):
• Supervise the Hishmeh Teaching Fellows, M & W, 3:30 -- 5:30 pm.
• Keep accurate records of fellow and PPS student attendance
• Contact parents and school administrators as needed
• Work with Director to hire Hishmeh Teaching Fellows (usually 3-6 music students per year), expand musical offerings beyond elementary wind and percussion (desired: piano, guitar, strings), and make contacts in Paterson and elsewhere as needed for the continued operation of Music After School.
• Set up transportation for Music After School and related activities
• Set up Chamber Music Outreach to partner schools (Fall and Spring)
• Plan monthly training meetings for Fellows (approx. 2 hrs/month)

Office Duties (2-4 hours/week):
• Create, copy, and distribute PR materials
• Check voice mail and return calls during office hours
• Check and return emails related to Music after School, and other projects.
• Assist Chair in hosting and staffing workshops related to the Music Education program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Preferred:
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's Degree program. Candidates must have an interest in music education and urban education, an ability to work well with and supervise others, and, preferably, experience with teaching and/or counseling. Experience and ability to work with diverse populations and the capacity to initiate work independently without direct supervision are preferred.

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume for consideration.