Piano Instructor-Kansas City, KS
About The Position
This position involves working with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program. The program will include teaching theory, performance skills, music, and values. The role requires leading music and other arts programs, responsible for lesson planning, and implementing the appropriate curriculum. The instructor will work with corps leadership to plan and attend recitals and prepare music programs for year-end concerts. A key aspect of the role is encouraging participants to work towards goals, develop musical abilities, and build self-esteem through positive activities. The position also involves assisting in raising awareness of the Corps' purpose in the community and encouraging participation in summer camps for further talent development and spiritual decisions. The instructor will also help plan camper participation in summer camping programs, including divisional music camps and summer music day camps. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
- A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults.
- Demonstrated proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument.
- Personal knowledge of music, including performance, education, and theory.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player, self-starter, and follow through with assignments until completion.
- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
- A strong commitment to support and promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
- Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
- Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Nice To Haves
- Performance experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work within the corps to lead music and other arts programs as assigned.
- Responsible for lesson planning for music classes each week and implementing the appropriate curriculum in the program.
- Work with corps leadership, plan and attend all the recitals at the corps and prep the corps music programs to participate in the concert at the end of each school year.
- Encourage participants to work towards a goal and sense of accomplishment in developing musical abilities.
- Encourage participants to discover and develop skills and talents that will heighten their self-esteem, increase school/program pride, and involve them in positive activities.
- Assist with ensuring the music performances and activities heighten the awareness of the purpose of the Corps in the community.
- Encourage participants to attend summer camps which will lead them to develop further talents and make spiritual decisions.
- Be available to help plan the participation of campers in the summer camping programs.
- This includes the divisional music camp as well as any summer music day camps.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
