Music Instructor

The Salvation Army Southern California•Phoenix, AZ

1h•$20 - $35

About The Position

Music Instructors are motivated music educators who develop lesson plans and teach beginner guitar and drum classes for children ages 3–5 and 6–12. Instruction focuses on foundational skills, rhythm, and basic music theory. Classes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The instructor is expected to demonstrate patience, musical talent, and creativity while creating an exciting, engaging, safe, and enjoyable learning environment for young musicians. The hourly rate is $20.00 to $35.00, depending on experience and education (DOEE). The position requires working effectively with children, parents, staff, and the community in a leadership and educational capacity. The instructor must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent movement and lifting.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the specified area of instruction.
Must be able to work and relate well with people.
Must be in good physical and mental health and capable of meeting the demands of the specified area.
Must maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
Must be able to work with children, parents, staff, and the community in a leadership and educational capacity.
Must be able to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages and be sensitive to individual needs.
Must use appropriate positive discipline consistent with The Salvation Army's behavior management plan.
Must be able to handle security and crisis situations calmly and maintain confidentiality as needed.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and continuously reach with hands and arms.
Must regularly lift or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Must have close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to operate a telephone and desktop or laptop computer, access and produce information from a computer, and understand written information.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of prior experience teaching or working in the specified area of instruction.
Certification or a degree in a related field, or an equivalent level of expertise.
Bilingual English-Spanish.

Responsibilities

Instruct participants using sound principles in the specified area of instruction.
Teach learners ranging from beginners to advanced levels.
Provide individual guidelines for development in music instruction.
Write class outlines.
Create, teach, implement, and demonstrate planned practices and performances.
Know required safety precautions and ensure that class members comply with them.
Maintain a safe working environment and report facility hazards to appropriate supervisors.
Prepare accurate accident and incident reports and immediately notify appropriate personnel of accidents or potentially unsafe conditions.
Display integrity, enthusiasm, and sound moral judgment.
Follow The Salvation Army's policies and procedures, including its Protecting the Mission policy.
Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
Communicate with the direct supervisor about scheduling and coaching.
Maintain a professional demeanor with children, parents, customers, staff, and management.
Arrive on time and prepared to teach.
Help promote equality and fairness among participants.
Communicate classroom changes or modifications efficiently to supervisors and participants.
Perform other duties related to the Music Instructor position as directed.