Instructor, Piano and Voice

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater KC is seeking a part-time music teacher for after-school/private lessons. Schedule includes Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday 4-6:30pm with additional 30-minute private lessons during the week; Sundays 3-5 per semester as Musical Director for Stages.

The role emphasizes artistic growth, curriculum planning, attendance records, family communication, and collaboration with the Director, Arts Education, to plan final performances.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years teaching experience with students.
• Ability to develop curriculum for the subject matter.
• Flexible, creative, and able to meet student needs.
• Knowledge of Jewish culture or willingness to learn.
• Good verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with basic computer tools (email, time clock).

Responsibilities

• Teach in a manner that promotes artistic growth from participants.
• Stay current on teaching styles and music trends to implement in lessons.
• Work with supervisor to communicate cancellations and scheduling.
• Record and submit attendance records weekly.
• Maintain a clean and organized area to work with others.
• Attend mandatory meetings/trainings.
• Communicate openly and clearly with families.
• Coordinate and implement final performances & showcases with the Director, Arts Education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Curriculum prep

Flexibility & creativity

Tech literacy (email, time clock)

Jewish culture knowledge

Teaching experience (1-2 yrs)

Job description

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday 4-6:30pm with potential for more. 30-minute private lessons are scheduled throughout the week during afternoon and evening hours and run year-round. Hours vary and are set before each session.

Plus 3-5 Sundays per semester would work as Musical Director for our Stages program.

Essential Functions

• Teach in a manner that promotes artistic growth from participants
• Stay current on teaching styles and music trends to implement in the lessons
• Work with supervisor to communicate cancelations & scheduling
• Record and submit attendance records weekly
• Maintain a clean and organized area to work with others using the space
• Attend mandatory meetings/trainings
• Communicate openly and clearly with families
• Coordinate and implement final performances & showcases with the Director, Arts Education.

Requirements

• 1-2 years prior teaching experience, preferably teaching elementary-high school students
• Ability to prepare curriculum for subject matter
• Flexibility, creativity and ability to meet student needs in terms of goals, levels, and areas of interest
• Able to use basic computer technology such as email and time clock
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, values and traditions or willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to build positive relationships with a diverse group of students

Physical Requirements

• Able to demonstrate piano and voice techniques
• Able to move some supplies as needed, up to about 25lbs.

About The J

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.