Performing Arts - Guitar Instructor

About the role

The Enrichment Instructor for Performing Arts will lead engaging and age-appropriate classes for students of varying skill levels. The Enrichment Instructor will have a strong background in their Performing Arts Skill. They must possess the ability to motivate students, and have a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and energetic learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Review curriculum and create lesson plans
• Facilitate classroom-based lessons and activities applicable to elementary through high school age range
• Maintain student engagement in course material and redirect unwanted behaviors
• Maintain course kits, instruments and equipment and see to cleanliness functionality
• Communicate regularly with Coordinators regarding course matters including material needs, site specifics and curriculum efficacy
• Plan and deliver music classes in basic guitar techniques like using chords and scales; music concepts such as rhythm, melody, and harmony; and reading music
• Develop student skills that demonstrate technique and creates a fun and positive learning environment
• Provide structured warm-up and cool-down activities
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of students with different abilities and experience levels
• Prepare musical pieces that prepare students for performances and/or showcases
• Stay current with trends that are relevant and interesting for a range of student interests
• Encourage collaboration among students
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Maintain attendance records and participate in staff meetings or training sessions as needed

Qualifications

• Official / unofficial college transcripts that confirms 48+ completed college units (60 units for high school) or a passing score on an academic proficiency exam
• Experience in instructing/teaching, especially with elementary to high school aged students
• Ability to assess and address student challenges
• Adaptive to communication styles, motivation needs, and different learning needs
• Schedule flexibility/availability pertinent to after school instruction hours based on the needs of a given course cycle
• Experience working with youth in diverse communities
• CPR Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant) preferred
• Negative TB test result and COVID-19 vaccination record
• Completion of Live Scan background check
• Availability to work before/after school hours and some weekends
• Ability to travel to assigned school sites and to the Arc office
• The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and use hands for the duration of their shift; occasionally may be required to sit.
• The employee must have the ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds and remain active for extended class periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.