Music Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

5h • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Music Instructor to join our
team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and
well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable
organization committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Music Instructor, you will be responsible for creating an enjoyable
learning environment to inspire students and help them develop a strong
foundation of music and instrument skills.

Position Summary
Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for music program
participants. Provides a quality experience to students and parents focused on
YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have 5 years of formal music training (preferred).
• You have 1-2 years of experience as a music teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level music classes
• You are excited to teach music classes for ages preschool through adult.
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• You firmly believe that the arts should be open to everyone regardless of artistic ability, experience, or financial circumstance.
• You are able and willing to take Child Abuse prevention on the first day as well as other online and in-person trainings as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• 5 years of formal music training or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of experience as a music teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• Ability to create comprehensive lesson plans that reflect students' level and ability.
• Possess the knowledge and skills to instruct beginning and intermediate level classes.
• Demonstrated ability to choreograph beginning and intermediate level pieces for music recitals.
• First-hand knowledge of performance and recital production.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching classes, pre-school through adult, beginning through intermediate levels.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment set-up.

Responsibilities

• Developing lesson plans
• Demonstrating sound, technical and artistic principles
• Providing an impactful experience to students
• Monitoring student progress
• Communicating program information to students and parents
• Follow/Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.
• Participate in performances, Y Arts Week events and other YMCA events as assigned.
• Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught as well as YMCA mission and core values.
• Provide lesson plans, supply list, and budget to Arts Director as requested.
• Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.
• Monitor student attendance and development in all music classes. Report back to Arts Director frequently around class updates, staff development and member experience.
• Attend annual association arts staff training and staff meetings as required.
• Lead music classes to YMCA members.
• Teach and demonstrate positive music principles.
• Prepare students for performance and assume a support role in production.
• Effectively engage and lead volunteers to provide quality programming for participants and positive volunteer experiences.
• Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed