Brass Instructor

The Salvation Army Central Territory • St Joseph, MO

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About The Position

The Brass Instructor works with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program that teaches music theory, performance skills, music, and values. The instructor leads music and other arts programs as assigned, plans and delivers weekly music lessons using appropriate curricula, and collaborates with corps leadership on recitals and school-year-end concerts. The role encourages participants to develop musical abilities, self-esteem, school and program pride, and involvement in positive activities. It also supports music performances and community activities that build public understanding of the corps’ mission, and encourages and helps plan participants’ involvement in divisional music camp and other summer music programs.

The role involves occasional travel and requires a valid driver’s license and approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. The work takes place in a program environment with moderate to high noise levels and includes periodic light physical work and regular use of musical instruments and equipment, standard office equipment, and a PC. Employees are expected to support The Salvation Army’s religious mission. This is a part-time position of 2.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• At least two years of music experience working with children or adults.
• Demonstrated proficiency in music theory and a primary instrument.
• Personal knowledge of music, including performance, education, and theory.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, take initiative, and follow assignments through to completion.
• Positive attitude and flexibility when job situations or priorities change.
• Strong commitment to supporting and promoting The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in music, or extensive experience teaching music.
• Performance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead music and other arts programs within the corps as assigned.
• Plan weekly music lessons and implement the appropriate curriculum.
• Work with corps leadership to plan and attend corps recitals and prepare music programs for the end-of-school-year concert.
• Encourage participants to pursue goals and develop their musical abilities.
• Help participants discover and develop skills and talents that build self-esteem, school and program pride, and involvement in positive activities.
• Help organize musical performances and community activities that increase public understanding of the corps’ mission.
• Encourage participants to attend summer camps, including programs that develop talents and support spiritual decision-making.
• Help plan campers’ participation in summer programs, including divisional music camp and summer music day camps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time