Camp Music Instructor - Piano (3837)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Lexington, MS

118d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the functions of the Conservatory Music program; ensuring the quality of programs and the safety of youth at all times; providing guidance and role modeling to youth; and ensuring a safe, positive experience for campers.

Requirements

• Ability to read and hear music notes.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Music Instructor position could be endurance, including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate music equipment and engage in activities.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
• Six months of experience teaching music education and teaching experience, with the ability to play and teach lessons in a classroom setting involving more than one student preferred, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Responsibilities

• Provides quality music instruction to campers.
• Teaches music theory as it applies to the appropriate level for playing purposes.
• Provides appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teaches skills if necessary.
• Be responsible for the care of instruments during class, with necessary repairs immediately reported to the Divisional Music Director.
• Prepares students for recitals and concerts.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and monitors the students' work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed