DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM SUMMARY: Music and the Brain (MATB) was developed by the non-profit 42nd St. Development Corp. in 1997 to provide young public school students with the tools to read and play music with the goal of increasing their overall cognitive ability and skills.

Inspired by neurological research linking music and cognitive development, Music and the Brain is the experience of what research is telling us: music literacy has a significant effect on the way our brains develop and function. When young children receive sequential music instruction it impacts their proficiency in language, reading, math and cognition.

The MATB program operates in public school classrooms and includes ongoing teacher training, piano books, keyboard equipment, audio and video recordings, rhythm and keyboard cards, theory papers, and teaching manuals. This 3 level sequential curriculum was designed for success in all levels (particularly K-5). There are currently over 170 public schools across New York City and in New Orleans (LA), Newark (NJ) Ferguson (MS), Miami (FL) and other cities across the country and beyond.

PROGRAM MANAGER ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview
· Ensure the return on investment MATB/42SDC makes in public schools by monitoring grant compliance and practices and providing ongoing in-class training to teachers.
· Provide current data on effectiveness of the curriculum and best practices for successful implementation, and recommend any necessary improvements to the program based on evolving school conditions.
· Support the expansion of MATB and implementation of a new long-term strategic business plan.

Program Management and Execution
· Participate in teacher trainings and workshops
· Monitor grant compliance and effectiveness through ongoing classroom visits
· Teach or co-teach lessons to demonstrate methods for successful student outcomes
· Support relationships with MATB principals/administration officials and program stakeholders
· Advise and assist new teachers with keyboard lab set up
· Manage equipment logistics and oversee keyboard lab moves
Curricular Design Support
· Assist with overall curriculum development and refinement
· Assist with completion of teacher manuals
· Recommend and develop new teaching tools and materials

Professional Development
· Research current trends in professional development for music teachers
· Assist with planning and implementation of teacher workshops to support professional development of teachers

Program Assessment
· Gather evidence of program success and student outcomes
· Implement teacher surveys and interviews of students

Marketing and Outreach
· Assist with creation and design of marketing materials
· Canvass high need school districts and attend education networking events
· Assist with online promotional efforts and website maintenance

Funding Acquisition Support
· Assist with grant research and applications

QUALIFICATIONS:
Certificate or degree in music education, instructional design, instructional technology or similar
3+ years teaching experience
2+ years experience in consulting, program management, educational innovation, curriculum design, or similarly relevant role
Passion for music education innovation
Knowledge of the particular challenges and conditions in public elementary schools
Superior people skills and ability to relate to all stakeholders including internal staff, teachers, students, school administration and funders
Stellar communication skills and attention to detail
Willingness to travel locally and periodically to schools outside of NYC
Proficiency in piano and vocal performance desired
Experience working with video editing and or/audio recording platforms a plus
Spanish skills a plus
Prior knowledge and/or experience with Music and the Brain a plus

42nd Street Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military status, marital status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

HOW TO APPLY
lisala@musicandthebrain.org