Choir Instructor - Gospel @ Prospect Corp
About The Position
The Choir Instructor will work with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program. This program will include teaching music theory, performance skills, and values. The role involves leading music or other arts programs, lesson planning, and preparing participants for recitals and concerts. The instructor will encourage participants to develop musical abilities, heighten self-esteem, and engage in positive activities, while also promoting the mission of The Salvation Army Corps in the community. Additionally, the instructor will encourage participation in summer music camps and assist with planning for these programs.
Requirements
- Extensive experience teaching music (if no Bachelor's degree in music).
- A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults.
- Demonstrated proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument.
- Personal knowledge of music, including performance, education, and theory.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player, self-starter, and follow through with assignments until completion.
- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
- A strong commitment to support and promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
- Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in music.
- Performance experience.
Responsibilities
- Work within the Corps to lead music or other arts programs as assigned.
- Responsible for lesson planning for music classes each week and implementing the appropriate curriculum in the program.
- Work with corps leadership, plan and attend all the recitals at the corps and prep the corps music programs to participate in the concert at the end of each school year.
- Encourage participants to work towards a goal and sense of accomplishment in developing musical abilities.
- Encourage participants to discover and develop skills and talents that will heighten their self-esteem, increase school/program pride, and involve them in positive activities.
- Assist with ensuring the music performances and activities heighten the awareness of the purpose of the Corps in the community.
- Encourage participants to attend summer camps which will lead them to develop further talents and make spiritual decisions.
- Be available to help plan the participation of campers in the summer camping programs. This includes the divisional music camp as well as any summer music day camps.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
