Guitar Instructor @ Prospect Corp

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Guitar Instructor works with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program that teaches theory, performance skills, music, and values. The instructor leads music and other arts programs as assigned, plans weekly music lessons, and implements the appropriate curriculum. In collaboration with corps leadership, the instructor plans and attends recitals and prepares corps music programs for the end-of-school-year concert. The role encourages participants to develop musical abilities, work toward goals, build self-esteem, increase school and program pride, and take part in positive activities. The instructor also helps organize musical performances and community activities that explain the corps’ mission, encourages participants to attend summer camps, and helps plan camper participation in divisional music camp and other summer music day camps. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires light physical work periodically, including regular use of instruments and equipment needed for a music program, as well as frequent use of standard office equipment and a PC. The work environment is a program setting with moderate to high noise levels. Occasional travel may be required. The employee must have a valid driver’s license for their state of residence and be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Employees must support The Salvation Army’s religious mission. The Salvation Army describes itself as an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, with a Bible-based message and a mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back-to-work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of music experience working with children and/or 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.
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 in which the employee resides.
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 preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
Performance experience preferred.

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 recitals.
Prepare corps music programs to participate in the concert at the end of each school year.
Encourage participants to set goals and develop their musical abilities.
Encourage participants to develop skills and talents that support 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 to further develop their talents and make spiritual decisions.
Help plan campers’ participation in summer camping programs, including divisional music camp and summer music day camps.
Perform other duties as assigned.