Commitment: 2:45 pm-5:15 pm Monday-Thursday; additional professional development hours may vary

Location: Yates Elementary School – 725 Salina St, Schenectady, NY 12306

Reports to: ESYO CHIME Director

Start Date: September 2026

Employment Type: Part-Time: $22 per hour

CHIME (Creating Harmony, Inspiring Musical Empowerment) is the Empire State Youth Orchestra’s intensive after-school instrumental music program, operated in partnership with the Schenectady City School District (SCSD) to expand access to high-quality, holistic music instruction. CHIME collaborates with schools, families, and community partners to support young people in developing a strong sense of identity, agency, and community through music. Now in its second decade, CHIME serves hundreds of students across SCSD annually through tuition-free, intensive music instruction, mentorship, and ensemble experiences. While instrumental offerings, grade levels served, and program schedules vary by site, every CHIME program offering is rooted in the conviction that access to high-quality, intensive music instruction and ensemble experiences—delivered through an immersive and inclusive approach—can be transformative and should be available to all. 

Site Assistant Overview

Job Expectations

• Serve as CHIME Yates Site Assistant
• Support the CHIME Yates faculty and staff to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Take attendance and oversee student conduct during non-instructional times.
• Adhere to the overall mission of ESYO CHIME, including all policies, procedures and behavioral management protocols.
• Maintain working hours from 2:45-5:15 pm Monday through Thursday on site, and as needed at off-site performances and events. 
• Participate in all mandatory professional development and staff training sessions.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management experience and skills, particularly with groups of 1st-5th grade students
• Experience working with students with varied behavioral needs.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Excellent organizational and operational skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and dependability in professional and/or educational settings.

How to Apply

Empire State Youth Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please send a cover letter and resume to Zoë Auerbach at chimejobs@esyo.org, with the position and your first initial and last name in the subject line. For those curious about the work we do, but not ready to apply, please reach out to Zoë with any questions or to learn more about CHIME.