Guitar Instructor

Job Objective: Work with children and adults in the corps and community to plan

and implement a music program which will include teaching theory, performance

skills, music, and values.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

• Help organize musical performances and community activities that increase

public understanding of the mission 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in music preferred, or extensive experience

teaching music.

Experience: A minimum of two years’ music experience working with

children/adults.

Performance experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated 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.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: This position is required to do light physical work

periodically in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this

position, the employee is regularly required to use instruments and equipment

needed in a music program. Frequent use of standard office equipment and a PC is

also required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to

perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Driving: Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which

you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to

drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: The work environment for this position includes a program

environment with moderate to high noise level.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they

will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious

mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an

evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the

Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach

the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without

discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are

back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been

impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are

encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Part Time Position 2.5 hours per week