Arts & Humanities Instructor - Music

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Frederick, MD

3d•$21 - $25

About The Position

This position is part of the YMCA Arts & Humanities programs for youth, adults, and families. The Music Instructor provides instruction in music to participants of all ages and abilities and delivers a quality experience for students and parents while emphasizing the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The role includes preparing lessons and curriculum suited to participants’ needs, ages, and abilities; obtaining appropriate teaching materials and resources; and creating a positive environment that promotes fun, safety, and YMCA values. Depending on the size and scope of assignments, the instructor may oversee additional staff or volunteers as directed by a supervisor. The instructor also provides lesson plans and supply lists, arranges performances and displays, attends required meetings, training, and activities, and positively promotes the YMCA in the community. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
Must have successful continuing education and/or professional experience in the specified arts area.
Must have successful teaching experience.
Must be able to demonstrate educational practices, including classroom management, and knowledge and a high level of proficiency in the specified arts area.
Must be able to organize time efficiently and accept responsibility with limited supervision.
Must be able to read and interpret written documents and convey information verbally and in writing.
Must be able to address concerns and issues confidently and professionally and speak effectively with staff, participants, children and parents, collaborators, vendors, and volunteers.
Must have knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, or decimals.
Must be able to assess participants’, parents’, and collaborators’ needs regarding safety, education, and customer service.
Must have basic PC skills, including email and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Prepare lessons based on pupils’ needs and instruct participants in music.
Acquire appropriate teaching materials and resources.
Create class curriculum suited to participants’ abilities and ages.
Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and YMCA values.
Oversee additional staff or volunteers as directed by a supervisor, depending on the size and scope of assignments.
Provide lesson plans and supply lists.
Arrange performances and displays of arts.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and activities.
Positively promote the YMCA in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.