Piano Instructor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division seeks a Piano Instructor to teach individual and group lessons at the Kroc Center (Green Bay, WI). You will develop curriculum and assessments and partner with schools and organizations to expand access to music education.

The role supports community outreach and requires active participation in recruitment efforts, with duties including staff meetings and occasional extra classes/workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent performance experience.
• Three years teaching experience; five years preferred.
• Evidence of curriculum development and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach individual and/or group piano lessons.
• Design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans; provide activity summaries.
• Develop collaborations for music programming with schools and organizations.
• Assist in recruitment and outreach efforts for Arts & Education.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; may teach additional classes/workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Performance experience

Time management

Music literature

Education philosophy

Mission alignment

Safe from Harm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music

Job description

Inspire the next generation of musicians through engaging music instruction and meaningful community connections. We are seeking a passionate Piano Instructor to teach individual and group lessons, develop creative curriculum, and help expand access to music education through collaborative partnerships. If you're an accomplished musician who loves teaching and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The position works up to 18 hours a week with a pay rate of $20-$23/hour depending on skills and experience.

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Kroc Mission Statement

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

Job Objective

The music instructor will be responsible for teaching group and/or individual music lessons, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

Essential Job Duties

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Responsible for teaching individual and/or group music lessons.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Arts & Education Manager on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for music programming with schools and organizations.
• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Arts & Education Manager.
• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, or equivalent qualified performance experience.

Experience

• Three years required, five years preferred of teaching experience either in a classroom setting or private/group lessons.
• Provide a record of musical performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Competencies And Skills

• Have the ability to work with children, parents and staff in a capacity of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Is expected to start class on time with room set-up and reset room as required.
• A working knowledge of music literature.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible.
• A willingness to promote the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Must be Safe from Harm certified within 60 days of hire.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Requires bending, squatting and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Travel

None

Working Conditions

This job is performed at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center (Green Bay) in an office environment at normal room temperature. The noise level in this work environment is usually low.