Music Instructor

About the role

Plan and teach music lessons for music program participants consistent with Salvation Army program guidelines and Chad Smith Foundation (CSF) expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assembles semester-long curriculum syllabus according to selected instrument or vocal.
• Coordinates recitals and performances for students of advanced classes and Jam sessions.
• Conducts music lessons for beginner/ intermediate levels (35‑minute sessions), and advanced level and Jam sessions (50‑minute sessions) on assigned scheduled days.
• Conducts lessons for age groups of 9 to 12 and 13 to 18 years old with cohorts of up to 5 members at a time.
• Start times will be established with the supervisor and CSF contact.
• Completes all CSF required lesson reporting and intake forms, including tracking attendance, student engagement, and other program impact metrics.
• Communicates the philosophy, objectives, standards, and programs of the Salvation Army, through all methods available to students, their parents, and the public.
• Communicates the philosophy, objectives, standards, and programs of the partnering organization, Chad Smith Foundation, through all methods available to students, their parents, and the public.
• Develops and maintains positive climate and environment with program space.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and organized workspace.
• Maintains equipment and resources; conducts basic maintenance of music equipment and notifies site and CSF managers of repairs needed for programming.
• Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of program participants.
• Must participate in required training courses by the Salvation Army, County, State, and/or funders.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Instructor is responsible for their own personal instrument(s).
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in music preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of experience as a performing/practicing musician.