Piano Instructor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Green Bay, WI

10d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Piano Instructor teaches individual and group music lessons, develops curriculum and assessments, and establishes collaborative partnerships within the community. The instructor designs and implements curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course, and regularly provides the Arts & Education Manager with a record and summary of activities. The role also includes participating in recruitment and outreach, attending assigned staff meetings, and teaching additional classes and workshops as needed. The position works up to 18 hours per week and pays $20–$23 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent qualified performance experience.
• At least three years of teaching experience in a classroom setting or through private or group lessons.
• Provide a record of musical performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.
• Ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in the individual content area being taught.
• Working knowledge of music literature.
• An educational and child-development philosophy consistent with The Salvation Army.
• Positive attitude and flexibility.
• Willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Obtain Safe from Harm certification within 60 days of hire.
• Satisfactory speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, walk, and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of teaching experience in a classroom setting or through private or group lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual and/or group music lessons.
• Design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught.
• Provide the Arts & Education Manager with a record and summary of activities on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement collaborative partnerships for music programming with schools and organizations.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Arts & Education Manager.
• Attend assigned staff meetings.
• Teach additional classes and workshops as needed.
• Start classes on time, set up the room, and reset it as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time