Conservatory Music Instructor (3931)

The Salvation Army; Welling (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization seeks a Camp Music Instructor to coordinate and direct music programs for youth at a camp in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include providing music instruction, preparing students for performances, and ensuring the safety and positive experience of all campers. Candidates should have experience in music education, with a willingness to work in a camp setting and meet specific physical requirements. CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in teaching music education preferred.
• Ability to play and teach music lessons in a group setting.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates music programs for campers.
• Provides music instruction and ensures program safety.
• Prepares students for recitals and concerts.
• Review homework with students and reteach skills when needed.
• Care for instruments during class and report needed repairs.
• Prepare students for recitals and concerts.
• Plan and monitor student work to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Develop activities to enhance musical ability, motor skills and learning.

Skills

Music instruction

Music theory teaching

Communication in English

Education

Experience in music education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

AOK-DHQ Camp - WELLING, OK 74471

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, and directs the functions of the Conservatory Music program; ensures the quality of programs and the safety of youth at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to youth; and ensures a safe, positive experience for campers.

Essential Functions

• Provides quality music instruction to campers.
• Teaches music theory as it applies to the appropriate level for playing purposes.
• Provides appropriate lessons for instruction time.
• Reviews assigned homework with students and re-teaches skills if necessary.
• Be responsible for the care of instruments during class, with necessary repairs immediately reported to the Divisional Music Director.
• Prepares students for recitals and concerts.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, and monitors the students\' work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Recommends and develops activities that enhance students\' musical abilities, motor skills, and learning skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read and hear music notes.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Music Instructor position could be endurance, including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate music equipment and engage in activities.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Six months of experience teaching music education and teaching experience, with the ability to play and teach lessons in a classroom setting involving more than one student preferred.

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled