Brass Instructor - Community Music & Youth Program

Mykroc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in the United States seeks a part-time music education coordinator to plan and implement a program for children and adults. You will teach theory, performance skills, and values, and lead weekly lessons within the corps.

Responsibilities include coordinating recitals, supporting corps leadership, organizing community performances, and encouraging campers and participants to develop talent and self-esteem while advancing the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
• Minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults.
• Demonstrated proficiency in music theory and in a primary instrument.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player, self-starter, and follow through with assignments.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• A strong commitment to support and promote The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead music and arts programs; plan weekly music classes and implement the curriculum.
• Work with corps leadership; plan and attend recitals and prepare corps music programs to participate in year-end concert.
• Encourage participants to pursue goals and develop musical abilities; heighten self-esteem and school/program pride.
• Help organize musical performances and community activities to increase the mission's visibility.
• Encourage participation in summer camps and coordinate camper involvement; support divisional music camp and day camps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Music theory

Instrument proficiency

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Job description

The Salvation Army in the United States seeks a part-time music education coordinator to plan and implement a program for children and adults. You will teach theory, performance skills, and values, and lead weekly lessons within the corps.

Responsibilities include coordinating recitals, supporting corps leadership, organizing community performances, and encouraging campers and participants to develop talent and self-esteem while advancing the organization's mission.