Music Instructor (6132)

THE SALVATION ARMY • El Paso, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for facilitating the development and direction of music instruction within the Corp’s music ministry and maximizing the potential of music education programs. Key Responsibilities include Program Development and Implementation (40%), Lesson Planning and Teaching (40%), Child Care (10%), and Administrative tasks (10%).

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Two years of experience teaching private or group lessons in appropriate performing arts discipline.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate performing arts techniques.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives and monitor their effective implementation.
• Ability to form positive relationships with youth.
• Ability to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Music Arts, Music Education, or related field preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and designs individual and group instruction programs, implements music programs, and provides feedback to supervisor related to program implementation and success, recommending future program development.
• Facilitates the Music Curriculum, including instrument lessons, youth ensembles, and musicals.
• Reviews and ensures procedures are in place for accurate, complete, and timely performance of classes, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Oversees students and musical instruments, teaches and monitors students, and ensures the progress of their work.
• Provides constant care for the needs of children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Assists with the disbursing of snacks for students and aids with cleanup afterward.
• Maintains and ensures all records pertaining to the music programs, including monthly statistics.
• Enters personnel data for all students who enter the program and updates status as needed.

What This Job Offers

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