Part-Time Piano Mentor for Community Programs

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a part-time Music Program Leader to work with children and adults in the corps and community.

You will plan weekly music lessons, teach theory and performance, and help develop students’ confidence through meaningful recitals and community activities. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience teaching music.
• Experience: A minimum of two years’ music experience working with children/adults. Performance experience is preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: None

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.
• Work with corps leadership, 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. Encourage participants to discover and develop skills and talents that will heighten their self-esteem, increase school/program pride, and involve them in positive activities.
• Assist with ensuring the music performances and activities heighten the awareness of the purpose of the Corps in the community.
• Encourage participants to attend summer camps which will lead them to develop further talents and make spiritual decisions. Be available to help plan the participation of campers in the summer camping programs. This includes the divisional music camp as well as any summer music daycamps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Music theory

Primary instrument

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-starter

Flexibility

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a part-time Music Program Leader to work with children and adults in the corps and community.

You will plan weekly music lessons, teach theory and performance, and help develop students’ confidence through meaningful recitals and community activities. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to the organization's mission.