Job Description
Training Manager
About Amp Up NYC
Little Kids Rock has partnered with Berklee College of Music to support the expansion of Modern Band
music programming in the New York City Department of Education – the nation’s largest public school
district. Launched in early 2014, the initiative will be rolled out over a three-year period to include an
additional 600 schools and serve 60,000 K-12 students in NYC with robust music education programming.
Amp Up NYC will provide teacher training, classroom instruction, state-of-the-art online technology and a
large donation of instruments. Amp Up NYC is the largest private investment in a public school district’s
music education program in the history of the United States.
Position Overview
The Training Manager will be an integral part of the Amp Up NYC team. He or she will be responsible for
managing the planning, creation and logistics of all Modern Band teacher training workshops and
professional development sessions. The Training Manager will supervise four major areas of Amp Up NYC
Modern Band teacher professional development: Content, Training, Community, Logistics. This position will
work closely with the Program Staff of Little Kids Rock and with team members from Berklee College of
Music to develop training content, oversee a training coordinator who manages workshop logistics, work
with schools and the NYCDOE to schedule workshops and professional development sessions and manage
recruitment initiatives. The successful candidate should have at least three years music teaching experience
(preferably as a Little Kids Rock/Modern Band teacher), and experience leading, designing and/or
organizing professional development and curricular/training content. A passion for popular music is a must.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, collaborative, possesses excellent written and
verbal communication skills and is tech-savvy. This person must have both a personal and professional
commitment to music education. This is a highly dynamic role in a social entrepreneurial organization that
is transforming kids’ lives.
Supervisor
Amp Up NYC Director of Programs (working closely with Little Kids Rock Director of Music Education)
Primary Responsibilities
 Work with the Amp Up NYC Program Director and key programmatic stakeholders to create Amp
Up NYC/Modern Band professional development levels, plans and content
 Manage professional development schedule for hundreds of music teachers in NYC
 Build, maintain and grow the NYCDOE Modern Band teacher community
 Understand the needs of NYCDOE music teachers in order to provide them with resources to
enhance their music education programming
 Work with both Little Kids Rock and Berklee College of Music curriculum teams to develop new
content and update existing resources for workshop and PD use
 Become an expert in Berklee’s PULSE Music Method online teaching and learning tool, as well as
Little Kids Rock teacher resources
 Manage workshop recruitment efforts
 Work with Berklee College of Music and the NYCDOE regarding CEU credits for professional
development
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Manage and update the Modern Band workshop PowerPoints and materials in terms of both
consistency and constant content innovations
Visit many school teachers in the district (significant local travel) to provide resources for teachers
and to evaluate Modern Band programs
Stay current on professional development opportunities for NYCDOE teachers
Understand NYCDOE standards and assessment initiatives to ensure that Modern Band professional
development is aligned with NYCDOE priorities
Work with Amp Up NYC Director of Programs to create and manage assessment initiatives for
Modern Band programs
Manage Training Coordinator who executes on all workshop logistics
Qualifications
 3-5 years music teaching experience, preferably as a Little Kids Rock/Modern Band teacher
 Understanding of the NYCDOE public school system
 Experience designing and/or leading professional development or curriculum projects
 Exceptional interpersonal skills and confidence in presenting; ability to build enthusiasm within
both public speaking and more collaborative settings
 Proven ability to motivate and inspire teachers, students and staff
 Proficiency in at least one of the following instruments: guitar, electric bass, drum kit, keyboard
 Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to produce high quality work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and a
positive outlook; desire to be proactive, take ownership of projects and see them through from
start to finish
 Tech savvy, especially regarding presentation, video and audio applications; early adopter related
to technology resources; not intimidated by new technology
 Passionate about popular music and actively connected to popular culture
 Creative, thoughtful and collaborative approach to project management and problem solving
 Passion for learning, figuring things out and helping others do the same
 Team player with a passion for youth development and music education
 Excellent organizational and computer skills; experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 Ability to multi-task, independently prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced, highvolume, deadline-oriented and dynamic organization
 Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s or doctoral degree preferred
Ideal Attributes
 A shared passion for Little Kids Rock’s mission and pedagogy
 A dynamic, charismatic, positive temperament that fosters enthusiasm in others
 High energy, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
 Ability to think big, while providing tangible, constructive suggestions to improve the organization
and support its growth objectives
 A collaborative individual that is willing to consider diverse opinions and integrate them into
creating effective solutions
 An individual of the highest integrity
 Meticulous attention to detail
 Highly organized
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Compensation
Salary and benefits are competitive and depend on prior experience.
Application Process
Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@littlekidsrock.org with “Amp Up NYC Training Manager” in
the subject line. In the email please briefly state: relevant experience (including number of years of
experience, which may include education) and what you consider makes you a unique candidate for this
position. References may be requested. No phone calls please. Early submission recommended. For more
information about our work, please visit our website: www.ampupnyc.org.
Location and Travel
Amp Up NYC is centrally located, two blocks from Penn Station in NYC. Occasional travel within the NY
Metro area will be required, including to the Little Kids Rock headquarters in Verona, NJ.
Little Kids Rock is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse staff; individuals from all backgrounds
are encouraged to apply. Little Kids Rock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy,
parenthood, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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