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The Liberty Partnerships Program at the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is seeking a part-time instructor to support the delivery of electives at Landmark HS .

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is seeking a part-time project assistant to support our work in schools.

The NYU LPP is a dropout prevention and college access program that is funded by the New York State Education Department. It has been sponsored by NYU since 1989. The program fosters academic resilience resulting in high school completion, persistence in higher education and successful transitions into the world of work.

We are seeking a Part-Time instructor to support our team in the following ways:

The Liberty Partnerships Program provides the delivery of electives at Landmark High School in Manhattan. The position exists to provide instruction to students in an Introduction to Guitar elective, as well as assist the Guidance Counselor in supporting senior students through the college application process.

Principal Responsibilities:

30%] [Plan and implement introductory small group guitar lessons.]

20%] [Meet periodically with students to discuss progress.]

30%] [Communicate student progress with Guidance Counselor; assist Guidance Counselor with follow-up for seniors applying to college.]

20%] [Manage and submit program paperwork detailing direct services to students.]

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is [$27 - $30] . New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

The ideal candidate is, first and foremost, committed to our organizational mission and vision and reflects the following Qualifications:

• Required Experience: At least 2 years working with high school students

• Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Intermediate level guitar play

• Preferred Education: BA

• Preferred Experience: At least 2 years working with high school students

• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: At least an intermediate level of guitar playing knowledge

  All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origins, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply.

  Contact Yolanda Fordham at yf9@nyu.edu with any questions.

Please submit resume and cover letter for consideration.

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