Music Instructor

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a part-time Music Instructor at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Philadelphia, PA. This role requires evenings and weekend commitments, up to 10 hours weekly, with immediate availability and reporting to the Performing Arts Manager.

The salary is listed as $35.00 per hour. The instructor will provide music and arts instruction, support department events, and participate in promotional activities for the center’s programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least one year formal music training and brass experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong program development skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Professional handling of difficult situations.
• Safety conscious.
• Must complete PA Act 153 Mandated Reporter training prior to employment with ongoing training every five years.
• Meets PA Act 153 Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Understanding and appreciation for The Salvation Army mission statements.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides music and/or arts instruction to members and nonmembers of the Kroc Center under the direction of the PAM, coordinating with community partners and other opportunities.
• Supports Performing Arts Department events including concerts, festivals, recitals, competitions, camps, conservatory, and Sunday services as needed.
• Provides instruction within the Kroc Center music and arts program.
• Assists with promotion of the Kroc Center Performing Arts Ministries.
• Assists with music creation or acquisition for various programs at the Kroc Center.
• Tracks and submits attendance sheets.
• Instructs students in equipment maintenance and usage.
• Must be available to lead students onsite in the evenings 3 days a week and attend concerts/events.

Skills

Brass instrument experience

Customer service

Program development

English literacy

Safety awareness

Mandated reporter training

Background clearances

Mission alignment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Music training (1 year)

Job description

Music Instructor

Location/Dept.: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Philadelphia PA

Availability: Immediate

Schedule: Part Time (up to 10 hours weekly) - varying hours based on scheduled events, evenings and weekends required

Reporting Relationship: Performing Arts Manager

Salary: $35.00 Grade:79 Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides music and/or arts instruction to members & nonmembers of the Kroc Center under the direction of the Performing Arts Manager (PAM), and, at times, coordinates with community musical and arts partners, as well as other music and arts opportunities throughout the Kroc Center.
• Supports all Performing Arts Department events, including but not limited to concerts, festivals, recitals, competitions, camps, conservatory, and Sunday services, if need be.
• Provides instruction within the Kroc’s music and arts program.
• Assists with the promotion of the Kroc Center Performing Arts Ministries.
• Assists with level appropriate music creation or acquisition for various music and arts programs at the Kroc Center.
• Tracks and submits attendance sheets.
• Instructs students in the proper maintenance and usage of equipment and other supplies.
• Must be available to lead students onsite in the evenings 3 days a week.
• Must be available to participate and attend all applicable music and arts concerts, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be comfortable with group and individual instruction.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND at least one year formal music training and experience playing brass in a comparable setting OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Must possess excellent program development skills.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Must be safety conscious.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 prior to employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission Statements of The Salvation Army and the RJKCCC.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.