Piano Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

Piano Instructors should be highly motivated educators of music. They will develop lesson plans and instruct beginner piano classes for children ages 3-5 and 6-12, focusing on foundational skills, rhythm, and basic music theory. Classes are held on Mondays from 5 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 PM. The ideal candidate should demonstrate patience, musical talent, and creativity while providing an exciting and engaging learning environment for young musicians.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY : $20.00 to $35.00 DOEE

Qualifications :

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• At least 2 years of prior experience teaching or working in the area of instruction specified preferred.
• Certification or degree in a related field or level of expertise is preferred.
• Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate various skills in the area of instruction specified.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to work and relate well with people.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the specified area.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, staff, and the community in a capacity of leadership and education including but not limited to :

Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.

Responsibilities :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Salary : $20 - $35