Music Instructor-SC/Tustin-11-146

Salvation Army Careers • Tustin, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Music Instructor to work with the preschool director to schedule a few days a week to teach and engage with children in the preschool classroom. The schedule will be twice a week, 3 hours each day, spending 15-30 minutes in each classroom. Teaching is aimed to develop listening skills, language skills, body coordination, pitch matching, and music language familiarity at the level of each classroom age.

Requirements

• Over 18 years old
• GED or HS diploma
• Criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching music and working with preschool age children
• Ability to interact effectively with people of all ages, ethnic and cultural diversity
• Capability to work within a team environment
• Ability to engage preschool students
• Patience and adaptability
• Punctual
• Creative
• Positive example to children

Nice To Haves

• The receptivity of the classes various styles and ideas differs with each year. Picking up on their responses is very important.

Responsibilities

• Use our bodies as instruments, clicking, patting, and making different sounds with our mouths.
• In teaching songs, talk about the meaning of the words and any stories connected with them.
• Work on both content and ability level with the classroom teachers, and try to support their current teaching subjects.
• Teach songs appropriate to age level.
• Teach motions to songs to enhance learning experience or body coordination and control.
• Engage students at their level using creative tools and instruments.
• Emphasize matching pitch, listening skills and copying.
• Emphasize teaching with pure vocal sound (without backing tracks whenever possible), at a pitch appropriate for small children.
• Work with Preschool Director and each classroom teacher to prepare students for two performances each year: Christmas and June Celebration (graduation).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED