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PROGRAM: Arts in Education Program
Title: Accompanist
Specialty Areas: Percussion instruments and orchestras
Location: Brooklyn
Reports to: Arts in Education Program Associate

Organizational Mission:
Ifetayo’s mission is to prepare young people and their families for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient, productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities. This mission is carried out as we work to achieve the five primary objectives of the organization which are:

1. to develop cultural awareness and self-esteem by exposing youth and families to traditional African artistic forms and their evolution into contemporary cultures;
2. to provide youth, families and communities of African descent with the tools required to become self-sufficient and to transcend challenges that are perpetuated across generations;
3. to support youth, families and communities of African descent to reach their optimum potential by attaining a harmonious balance between the mind, body, and spirit and through proper nutrition, exercise, and cultural awareness;
4. to create leaders for local neighborhoods and international communities, and
5. to develop, document and disseminate a comprehensive, African-centered approach to youth and community development.

Program Summary:
Ifetayo’s Arts in Education Program is designed to provide Acting, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Dance, and Music instruction through vital and engaging interdisciplinary arts education, tutorials, peer and adult mentoring for New York City Board of Education public schools. Ifetayo provides ancillary services by working with school administrators, teachers, youth, parent associations and other community-based organizations. The program combines and utilizes resources to create a holistic community that encourages youth and family development and directly addresses challenges identified by the school community. The objective is to collectively plan, implement, coordinate, expand, and integrate educational services. The program provides linkages to both National and New York State academic and artistic standards, tools for teacher motivation and skill development and improves parent involvement and support.

Position Description:
Accompanists are responsible for assisting in the energy of the classes which they accompany. They are responsible for assisting with the rhythmic learning of the students and must work in collaboration with the teacher.

Key Responsibilities
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Attending all Arts in Education Program Planning Meetings and Staff Training
• Arrive to classes on time
• Set-up and Break down of equipment used in class including chairs, drums, sticks, etc.
• Introduce students to rhythms and the history of the rhythms that are played in class
• Assist teacher with development of presentation
• Submit invoices in a timely manner (invoices are due the 1st day of the month)
• Be available and present at all rehearsals, dress rehearsal and end of session presentations
• Assist with keeping the order of each class that they accompany

• Strong interest in youth development and developing youth through the arts
• Musical background and performance with two/three years experience
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Good organizing, planning, and presentation skills

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