Music Instructor II - Voice & Piano ($16 - $30 hourly)

Position Summary

The Music Instructor will provide private and/or group instruction for students of all ages and levels in support of the Kroc Center Hawaii Creative Arts & Education department’s mission to provide quality educational programs and training in the arts while pointing students to Jesus. The Music Instructor will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

Essential Functions

• Prep all necessary syllabi, homework, and lesson plans, tailored to everyone, group or program.
• Selects appropriate music, books and instructional aides to enhance learning; communicates program supply needs to Creative Arts & Education Manager.
• Teach all scheduled music lessons for each individual, group or program, beginning and ending on time. Classes will be taught in-person or virtually.
• Display interest, dedication, and enthusiasm for improving the community through music education.
• Evaluate each student’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Provide corrective and positive feedback to ensure learning.
• Affords assistance with the planning and coordination of end-of-the-session events and special performances; evaluates student and group skill level for performance readiness.
• Maintain student attendance records and other required records.
• Answer questions and interact with students, parents, volunteers and staff, displaying positive and proactive attitudes, behaviors and language.
• Greet, introduce and welcome participants. Acquaint new students with class procedures.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents and students including but not limited to scheduling, programming changes, and upcoming performances.
• Upholds care and responsibility for program owned instruments, music, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as needed.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.
• Assume a schedule of flexible working hours, including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The Music Instructor may be required to perform duties away from the Kroc Center Hawaii campus (i.e. performances, rehearsals, etc.).

Mental Demands

• Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude in order to provide excellent customer service.
• Able to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Able to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule, able to work with limited supervision, and in a team setting with other professionals.
• Able to exercise good judgement, show strong organizational skills and be able to multitask.
• Able to be detail oriented and able to take projects from beginning through completion.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, walking, and use of vision.
• Pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance.

Description Of Work Environment

Most work at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in West Oahu. Extensive travel is possible, including air travel, driving long distances, night driving, and extended travel of three days or more.

Clearances

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.