MUSIC ARTS TEACHER (DWR)

Description

Music Arts Teacher
 
Get Paid to Play!

Our Music Arts Teacher has the opportunity to make a positive impact and enrich our community through teaching music education to members ages 9 to 18. This position helps members grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through various planned music experiences, including singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and vocal instruction. Members will also learn about different genres and performance styles, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to music.

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens. 

These are some of the additional things you will do as a Music Arts Teacher.

• Develop, implement and administer comprehensive music lessons with an emphasis and support of Youth Development Outcomes, services and activities for members and visitors. 
• Plan a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Ensure quality programs by bringing fresh ideas and practices to various music related programs. 
• Prepare activity/programming reports for senior management.
• Establish and maintain standards of member behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances.
• Coordinate and facilitate student auditions prior to enrollment.
• Evaluate members’ musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute.
• Maintain care/responsibility for Club-owned musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives in accordance with meeting and exceeding core program objectives.
• Regularly evaluate and audit the overall quality and objectives of the program. Provide a written analysis of observations and feedback annually or as warranted. 
• Ensure that Club procedures, including but not limited to human resources, financial and privacy policies are strictly adhered to. 
• Travel out of state as needed to coordinate and attend member trainings and performances.
• Create lesson plans that are age and content appropriate.
• Schedules lesson times in accordance to staff and student schedules.
• Produce and provide data/reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean classroom/work station to ensure a safe, organized, and productive learning environment.
• All BGCTM employees have the responsibility to help maintain the safety of our members and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

We will need some qualifications from you, including:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years of related experience required.
• Minimum of six months in music education experience

In exchange, BGCTM offers extensive benefits:

• Part time employees are enrolled for complimentary TeleHealth Advocacy mental health services.
• When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don’t just mean for the students; as a member of BGCTM, you’ll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement.
• Plus, both full time and part time employees are eligible for PTO. 
• Pay starts at $25.00 an hour.

This is what your schedule could look like:

• This role is part time, scheduled for 15 hours a week, with flexible scheduling to accommodate personal life or class schedules. We always aim for consistent schedules for our staff to promote work-life balance.
• Shifts are:
  • 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm / 7:00 pm,
  • 3:30 pm / 6:30 pm
• This posting is for our Donald W. Reynolds Youth & Teen Clubhouse location.

Qualifications

We have great staff that can teach you skills on the job, but there are some traits that will make you more successful as a Music Arts Teacher

• You are a fun, energetic, and excited individual
• You want to pursue a career in education and childcare such as: Music Arts, HDFS, CDA, Education, Counseling etc…
• You have a passion for building a better community 
• You have the ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff and parents.
• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.
   

As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete.

• You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional references if you have work experience. If you don’t have work experience, these references can be any non-family member over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen, background check, and fingerprint check.

We have a commitment to being great.

At Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is committed to practicing those values to create places where every kid feels safe and connected—a place to belong and a place to become—and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you’re making a difference.

For more about what makes Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows a great place to work, visit our employment page at https://bgctm.org/careers/ and view testimonials from our staff!  

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