Music Instructor-Private Lessons

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Music Instructor to lead individual

and group music lessons, develop engaging curriculum and assessments, and build

collaborative community partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong

background in music education, performance experience, and a commitment to

fostering a positive learning environment aligned with The Salvation Army’s

mission. This role requires active participation in outreach, recruitment, and

program development efforts.

The position works up to 18 hours a week with a pay rate of $20-$23/hour

depending on skills and experience.

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.

Kroc Mission Statement:

In keeping with the mission of The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division of The

Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides

facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage, and enrich

children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

Job Objective:

The music instructor will be responsible for teaching group and/or individual

music lessons, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing

collaborative partnerships within the community.

Essential Job Duties:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended

to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job

related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job

functions.

• Responsible for teaching individual and/or group music lessons.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson

plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be

provided to the Arts & Education Manager on a regular basis.

• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for music

programming with schools and organizations.

• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set

forth by the Arts & Education Manager.

• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education,

experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, or equivalent qualified performance

experience.

Experience:

• Three years required, five years preferred of teaching experience either in a

classroom setting or private/group lessons.

• Provide a record of musical performance experience.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

Competencies and Skills:

• Have the ability to work with children, parents and staff in a capacity of

leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Performance experience in individual content area of teaching.
• Is expected to start class on time with room set-up and reset room as

required.

• A working knowledge of music literature.
• Have a philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent

with that of The Salvation Army.

• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible.
• A willingness to promote the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Must be Safe from Harm certified within 60 days of hire.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must

be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential

functions of this job.

Physical requirements include:

• Satisfactory speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual

dexterity.

• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Requires bending, squatting and walking.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Travel:

None

Working Conditions:

This job is performed at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center

(Green Bay) in an office environment at normal room temperature.  The noise

level in this work environment is usually low.

For other duties of this job, such as outdoor special events and community

center activities, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent

at the time.

The noise level in the work environment at these events is usually moderate to

loud.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Learn more about the Salvation Army / Kroc Center:

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/greenbay/

[https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/greenbay/] or

https://www.gbkroccenter.org/ [https://www.gbkroccenter.org/]