Music Teacher (Manhattan Citadel Corps)

The Salvation Army Eastern TerritoryNew York, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The Music Teacher will provide one-on-one lessons, vocal instruction (group or solo), and other musical instruction. This role involves teaching and/or leading the Corps Brass Band and Singing Company, as well as securing, organizing, maintaining, and providing upkeep of all equipment, instruments, and files for the Corps music department. The teacher will facilitate student participation in "Music Sundays" (at least one Sunday per month) and prepare students for Divisional and Territorial "Star Search" music and arts competitions, assisting with logistics for these events. Additionally, the role encourages and supports youth participation in Divisional music and arts programs by ensuring participants are ready for auditions, music camps, and conservatories.

Requirements

  • Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Must have basic office skills including the use of computers.
  • Minimum Associate Degree in a related field or two years of college in education or youth work or 2 years of equivalent experience working with youth and music ministries.
  • Must have musical ability in Brass Band, Theory, Vocal, and other Instrumental Instruction such as Piano, Guitar, Bass, etc.
  • Strong Communications skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity, and ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team.
  • Ability to support, instruct and connect with campers, staff, and Corps leaders.
  • Be self-motivated and hard working.

Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one lessons (Using KeepSAfe guidelines), vocal instruction (Group or Solo) and other musical instruction.
  • Teach and/or lead Corps Brass Band and Singing Company
  • Secure, organize, maintain and provide constant upkeep of all equipment, instruments, and files of the Corps music department.
  • Facilitate the participation of students during “Music Sundays” which take place at least 1 Sunday per month
  • Prepare students for participation in Divisional and Territorial “Star Search” music and arts competition. Assist with logistics of transportation, chaperoning, preparation, and leading on competition date.
  • Encourage and support youth participation in Divisional music and arts programs by making sure participants are ready for auditions, music camps, and conservatories.
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