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Music Instructor - Part Time, Non Exempt, Oakland, CA

companySalvation Army
locationOakland, CA, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Music Instructor provides a nurturing and safe environment for individuals to embark on a journey of music and instrument learning. With a focus on elementary students and youth, the instructor conducts group lessons under the guidance of Corps Officers and the Education Center Supervisor. This ensures that students have a secure and loving space to discover the joys of music. The Education Center, which is a part of The Salvation Army / Oakland Chinatown Corps, operates as an all-embracing outreach program, welcoming people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and age groups in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assist in planning and preparing lesson plans with the music teacher.
  2. Possess the capability to instruct children through piano and/or drum demonstrations.
  3. Assist in keeping track of all students' progress through the music program. Also, assist in conducting assessments of students' musical skills.
  4. Help prepare students for performances and concerts.
  5. Create and maintain an engaging and effective learning environment where students can flourish and develop their musical abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

  1. Experience teaching music or other related courses to elementary age students.
  2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  3. Patience and resilience in handling challenging students.
  4. Strong organizational skills.
  5. Motivate students to learn.
  6. Bilingual in English and Chinese preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

  1. The candidate either be currently enrolled in a music major at an educational institution or

hold a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in music education or a closely related field.

  1. Age 18 or above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
  2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
  3. Ability to reach overhead.
  4. Ability to lift to 25 lbs. for administrative positions.
  5. Ability to operate a computer.
  6. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
  7. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Telephone, Copier, Printer.


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 would not result in undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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