Piano Instructor

The Salvation Army Central Territory • Green Bay, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Piano Instructor teaches individual and/or group music lessons, develops curriculum and assessments, and builds collaborative partnerships within the community. The role supports access to music education through creative instruction and community outreach. The instructor provides regular records and summaries of activities to the Arts & Education Manager, participates in recruitment and outreach efforts, attends assigned staff meetings, and may teach 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.

The position is based at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center in Green Bay. Work takes place in an office environment at normal room temperature, with usually low noise levels. No travel is required. The role has no supervisory responsibility.

The Salvation Army is an international evangelical Christian movement whose ministry is motivated by the love of God and whose mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination. The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs, and services intended to strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, or equivalent qualified performance experience.
• Three years of teaching experience in a classroom setting or through private/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 education and child-development philosophy consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible.
• Must be Safe from Harm certified 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/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 ongoing collaborative partnerships for music programming with schools and organizations.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts established 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 the room as required.
• Promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level