Brass Instructor

Omaha Kroc; Missouri; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army in Missouri seeks a part-time music educator to work with children and adults in corps and community programs. You will plan weekly music lessons, teach theory and performance, and help lead a year-end concert.

You will collaborate with corps leadership, organize recitals, and foster participants' growth, self-esteem, and spiritual development through music. The position is part-time (2.5 hours per week) and oriented toward community outreach.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
• A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults. Performance experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead music and arts programs and plan weekly lessons.
• Attend recitals with corps leadership and prepare programs for year-end concert.
• Encourage participants to pursue goals and develop musical abilities, self-esteem and school pride.
• Help organize musical performances and community activities to promote the mission.
• Support summer music camps and participation in divisional and day camps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Music theory

Primary instrument

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team player

Flexibility

Mission alignment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in music

Experience teaching music

Descripción del empleo

Job Objective

Work with children and adults in the corps and community to plan and implement a music program whichwill include teaching theory, performance skills,music,and values.

Essential Functions

• Work within the corpsto lead music and other arts programs as assigned. Responsible for lesson planning for music classes each week and implementing theappropriate curriculumin the program.
• Workwithcorpsleadership,planand attend all therecitals at thecorpsandprepthecorpsmusic programs toparticipatein theconcert 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.
• Help organize musical performances and community activities that increase public understanding of the mission 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 daycamps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :Bachelor'sdegree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.

Experience :Aminimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults.Performanceexperience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses : None

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstratedproficiencyin 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 ofThe Salvation Army.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

Thispositionisrequiredto do light physical workperiodicallyin order tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employeeis regularly required touse instruments and equipment needed in a music program. Frequent use of standard office equipment and a PC is also required. Reasonable accommodation may be made toenable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

Occasionaltravel may berequired.

Driving

Employee mustpossessa valid driver's license from the state in which youreside.Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions

Thework environment for this position includes aprogramenvironment with moderate to high noise level.

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church . Its message is based on the Bible . Its ministry is motivated by the love of God . Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Additional Information

Part time position 2.5 hours per week