Teaching Assistant, Jazz Academy (Piano & Vocal Accompanist)

About the role

The Teaching Assistant (TA) provides direct instructional and logistical support for the artistic and academic components of the Summer Jazz Academy. TAs work closely with faculty to assist with class preparation, rehearsal setup, music distribution, and lesson facilitation. They help maintain smooth, efficient, and well-organized learning environments and may teach or coach students when needed at the discretion of faculty.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support:
  • Aid faculty during classes, sectionals, and ensemble rehearsals, including helping run musical demonstrations, managing materials, and supporting student learning.
  • Provide occasional direct instruction—such as helping lead sectionals, small-group rehearsals, or brief teaching segments—when requested by faculty.
  • Monitor rehearsals, practice rooms, and jazz sessions to ensure productive student engagement.
• Rehearsal & Classroom Setup:
  • Prepare rehearsal spaces, including arranging stands and chairs, ensuring equipment is in place, and supporting sound-related needs as applicable.
  • Distribute and organize music, handouts, and other instructional materials.
  • Aid faculty in coordinating transitions between classes, rehearsals, and practice sessions.
• Program Operations Support:
  • Support the flow of daily instruction by helping maintain an orderly, professional, and well-equipped learning environment.
  • Communicate with faculty and program staff to ensure rehearsal logistics and materials are managed effectively.
  • Perform additional instructional or logistical tasks as assigned by faculty or program leadership.
• Piano and Vocal Accompanist Responsibilities:
  • Attend all rehearsals with vocal faculty members and vocal students to provide accompanying support on piano, including, but not limited to: private lessons, group lessons, and warm-ups.

Requirements

• Ability to reside on campus for the duration of the program (July 11–26, 2026).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overnight shifts, and weekends.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency or high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants, employees, contractors, and other covered persons, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive, open, and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.