Guitar Instructor

Position Summary

Guitar Instructors should be highly motivated educators of music. They will develop lesson plans and instruct beginner to intermediate guitar students ages 8-14, covering chords, strumming, and music reading. Class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. The ideal candidate should demonstrate patience, musical talent, and creativity while providing an engaging and supportive learning environment for young guitarists.

HOODEE Qualifications

• A minimum of 18 years old
• At least 2 years of prior experience teaching or working in the area of instruction specified, preferred
• Certification or degree in a related field or level of expertise is preferred
• Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision
• Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the area of instruction specified
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
• Must be able to work and relate well with people
• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the specified area
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving
• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, staff, and the community in a capacity of leadership and education including but not limited to:
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages
• Sensitivity to individual needs
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistent with The Salvation Army’s behavior management plan
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly and maintain confidentiality as needed

Responsibilities

• Instruct with sound principles in the area of instruction specified
• Teach beginners through advanced learners in the area of instruction specified
• Provide individual guidelines for development in the area of instruction specified
• Create, teach, implement, and demonstrate planned practices and performances
• Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/adherence by all class members
• Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to proper supervisors
• Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potentially unsafe conditions
• Display integrity, enthusiasm, and sound moral judgment
• Follow and adhere to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures including Protecting the Mission policy
• Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants
• Maintain open communication with direct supervisor in regard to scheduling and coaching
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with children, parents, customers, staff, and management
• Be on time and prepared to teach your class
• Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants
• Ensure that any classroom changes or modifications are communicated to supervisors and all classroom participants in an efficient manner
• Perform other duties as directed as related to the position of Music Instructor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information