Choir Instructor @ Blue Valley Corps

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Kansas City, MO

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Work with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program which will include teaching theory, performance skills, music, and values. This position is responsible for leading music or other arts programs as assigned, including lesson planning and implementing the appropriate curriculum. The instructor will collaborate with corps leadership on planning and attending recitals and preparing music programs for the annual Bravo concert. A key aspect of the role is encouraging participants to set and achieve goals in developing musical abilities, fostering self-esteem, program pride, and engagement in positive activities. The instructor will also help heighten community awareness of the Corps' purpose through music performances and activities, and encourage participation in summer camps for further talent development and spiritual decisions, assisting with camper participation planning for divisional and summer music day camps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music; relevant experience, as determined by The Salvation Army, may be considered in lieu of education.
• 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.
• Employee must 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

• Performance experience is preferred.

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 Bravo recitals at the corps and prep the corps music programs to participate in the Bravo 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level