Continuing Education Instructor - Music

mccneb; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College’s Continuing Education Division is seeking enthusiastic Music Instructors to provide engaging non-credit courses for community members. Instructors will develop and deliver accessible music classes across varying ages and skill levels, including instrumental, vocal, theory, and composition topics.

Classes are offered at MCC locations throughout the Metro area, typically evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching music in classrooms, private lessons, workshops, or community settings.
• Strong knowledge in areas like vocal/instrumental performance, music theory, composition, or music appreciation.
• Proficiency in one or more musical instruments and/or vocal performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver accessible non-credit music courses for a diverse community of learners.
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment; help students explore and build musical skills.
• Seize opportunities to teach across the year, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience teaching music

Strong communication skills

Experience with adult learners

Education

Formal education or professional training in music

Job description

Classification

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Minimum Pay

$0.00 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Music Instructor:

MCC's Continuing Education Division is seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and experienced Music Instructors to provide engaging and enriching learning opportunities for members of our community. This position will offer various teaching opportunities throughout the year and will be responsible for developing and delivering accessible, engaging, and practical non-credit music courses for learners of varying ages and experience levels.

Music Instructors may teach courses in areas such as instrumental or vocal instruction, music appreciation, songwriting, music theory, performance, composition, or other music-related topics. Instructors will create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participants to explore their musical interests, develop new skills, build confidence, and enhance their personal enjoyment and appreciation of music. Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching music in a classroom, private lesson, workshop, community education, or other instructional setting.
• Strong knowledge and experience in one or more areas of music, such as vocal or instrumental performance, music theory, composition, songwriting, or music appreciation.
• Proficiency in one or more musical instruments and/or vocal performance.
• Experience developing engaging, hands-on, and accessible learning experiences for students with varying skill levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain musical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with adult learners and diverse community audiences.
• Formal education, professional training, certifications, or demonstrated expertise in music or a related field preferred.
• Active involvement in the local or professional music community is a plus.
• Ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Commitment to providing practical, enjoyable, and engaging educational experiences that encourage lifelong learning and personal enrichment.

This position will have random teaching opportunities throughout the year.

MCC holds classes at multiple locations throughout the Metro area including Fremont and Blair.

Most classes are held weeknights and weekends.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.