Part-Time Music Teacher and Coordinator (Lafayette)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Lafayette, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Music Coordinator, you will provide music education instruction to students of all ages and ability levels in a specified instrumental or vocal subject area. Your responsibilities include designing instructional programs, preparing lesson plans and instructional materials, presenting subject matter demonstrating proper techniques, and performing classroom management tasks. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for readiness to perform in Salvation Army musical program recitals and performances as required. This is a ministry position that requires participation in and support of faith building activities and worship experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in music or 8 years experience in teaching and performing music.
Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
Music background and proficiency with musical instruments, prior experience teaching or working in music instruction.
At least 3 references required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Must complete Safe From Harm training.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, assistant teachers and students.
Proficiency with music theory and musical instruments.
Ability to teach all range of students (beginner, intermediate, advanced) for a variety of ages (specifically youth ages 7-17).
A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching various or specific group exercise programs.
Able to create, plan, teach, demonstrate, and evaluate lessons for groups of music students, helping them practice, improve and prepare to perform.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
Meet all health and safety regulations as required.

Responsibilities

Provide state of the art and relevant instruction that contributes to each member class/program goals.
Develop and instruct fun, energetic and highly motivational classes for all ages and skill levels.
Implement safety measure for classes to insure the health and safety of class participants.
Ensure that the ultimate goal of spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people in represented and infused in all programs, trainings, customer relations, and levels of operation.
Participate with a quarterly recital program
Participate with Sunday praise team
Other tasks as assigned by leadership