General Music Instructor

Job Title

General Music Instructor (PT)

Arts & Education Department

Gospel & Music Fine Arts Manager

Pay Grade: 203
Pay Range: $18.11-$21.74

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to touch individuals, families and seniors of the Southside while building community, promoting excellence, motivating wellness, teaching character, and encouraging faith.

The General Music Instructor will be responsible for teaching introductory group music classes to students ranging ages 6-14. Instructor will be responsible for developing curriculum and assessments, establishing collaborative partnerships with the community, and encouraging students to explore their musical gifts.

• Teaching group music lessons for the Kroc after-school program and summer day camp; classes should prioritize exploratory music-making, giving students the opportunity to become familiar with basic musical concepts (e.g., pitch, rhythm, melody, etc.). Experience with Kodaly, Dalcroze, or Orff pedagogical methods may be helpful in this role.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessments, and lesson plans for each class taught and provide a summary of activities to the Music and Gospel Fine Arts Manager.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for music programming with schools and organizations.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Fine Arts Director.
• Attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, or equivalent qualified performance experience.
• Experience: Three years required, five years preferred teaching experience either in a classroom setting or private/group lessons. Applicants with experience in General Music [Elementary – Middle] will be prioritized.
• Evidence of experience in curriculum development.

• Able to work with children, parents and staff in a leadership capacity.
• Posesses a positive attitude and the ability to be flexible; demonstrates initiative and diligence.
• Proven experience in General Music instruction.
• Punctual and reliable; able to arrive prepared and start classes on time.
• Possesses working knowledge of music literature and current trends in music education.
• Has a philosophy of education and child development that is consistent with that of The Salvation Army.
• Willing to promote the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Must complete all required training in Litmos within 30 days of hire, to include Safe from Harm, Illinois Mandated Reporter, and Chicago Bystander and Harassment Prevention training.

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

• 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.
• This job is performed at times 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.