Piano Instructor for Community Music Programs

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a music program leader to work with the corps and community to plan and implement a comprehensive music curriculum. You will teach theory, performance, and related musical activities, coordinating lesson plans and weekly classes.

Key duties include organizing recitals, guiding participants toward personal and school pride in music, and engaging with summer camps to expand talents and values.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 day camps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Music theory

Primary instrument

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in music

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a music program leader to work with the corps and community to plan and implement a comprehensive music curriculum. You will teach theory, performance, and related musical activities, coordinating lesson plans and weekly classes.

Key duties include organizing recitals, guiding participants toward personal and school pride in music, and engaging with summer camps to expand talents and values.