Brass Instructor @ Southland Corp, Grandview, MO

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Grandview, MO

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About The Position

The Brass Instructor works with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and deliver a music program that includes music theory, performance skills, music, and values. The instructor leads music and other arts programs as assigned, prepares weekly lessons, and implements the appropriate curriculum.

The role works with corps leadership to plan and attend recitals and prepare corps music programs for the end-of-school-year concert. The instructor encourages participants to develop musical ability, confidence, school and program pride, and involvement in positive activities. The position also helps organize performances and community activities that increase public understanding of the corps’ mission, and encourages and helps plan participants’ involvement in divisional music camp and summer music day camps.

This position requires occasional light physical work, regular use of music-program instruments and equipment, and frequent use of standard office equipment and a PC. Occasional travel may be required. The work environment is a program setting with moderate to high noise levels. The employee must hold a valid driver’s license and be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Army business. Employees are expected not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

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 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 as job situations and 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 program 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 develop musical abilities, work toward goals, build self-esteem and program pride, and take part in positive activities.
• Help organize musical performances and community activities that increase public understanding of the corps’ mission.
• Encourage participants to attend summer camps and help plan their participation in divisional music camp and summer music day camps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time