Part-Time Community Music Instructor

tsainternal; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Garden City, Kansas seeks a part-time music program coordinator to plan and lead music and arts activities for corps and community groups. The role includes weekly lesson planning and implementing a suitable curriculum.

You will develop and participate in recitals, support corps leadership, and help participants grow musically while fostering values and community engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work within the corps to lead music and other arts programs as assigned. Responsible for lesson planning for music classes each week and implementing the appropriate curriculum in the program.
• Plan and attend all the recitals at the corps and prep the corps music programs to participate in the concert at the end of each school year.
• Encourage participants to work towards a goal and sense of accomplishment in developing musical abilities.
• Help organize musical performances and community activities that increase public understanding of the mission of the corps.
• Encourage participants to attend summer camps which will lead them to develop further talents and make spiritual decisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Music theory

Primary instrument

Leadership

Organization

Team player

Self-starter

Flexibility

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Job description

The Salvation Army in Garden City, Kansas seeks a part-time music program coordinator to plan and lead music and arts activities for corps and community groups. The role includes weekly lesson planning and implementing a suitable curriculum.

You will develop and participate in recitals, support corps leadership, and help participants grow musically while fostering values and community engagement.