Program Specialist Music

POSITION TITLE

PROGRAM LEADER MUSIC SPECIALIST

Youth Development Professional

Site Coordinator

Part-Time / Hourly/ Up to 25 Hrs. per Week / Non-Exempt

$18.25/Hr

The Program Leader Music Specialist is responsible for implementation and supervision of youth grades TK-8th at our school sites along with creating a safe and orderly learning environment with music in the after-school program. Position develops knowledge, skills, and talents of students in the field of music, specifically drums, guitar, or vocals.

• Work collaboratively to oversee the management of the music program.
• Ensure proper conduct, safety, and development of students.

• Creating lesson plans for music to create an engaging and educational environment for students.
• Develop and plan culminating events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and staff members.
• Verify that programs/activities respond to member needs.
• Utilize effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive learning environment.

• Supervise students at all times, utilizing the active supervision model. Students should remain in line of sight.
• Monitor and address behavioral issues using appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Stay engaged with students during programming.

• Ensuring that facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained.
• Build, maintain, cultivate relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., guardians, parents, teachers, school administration) –which includes, but is not limited to, calling/corresponding with/meeting with the aforementioned stakeholders.
• May attend culminating events to support with performances/project displays.

• High School Diploma Required.
• AA Degree or 48 college credits from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience in early childhood education or childhood development is preferred but not required.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
• Strong background with drums, guitar, or vocals.

• Sincere desire to make an impact in the lives of students.
• Active, approachable, and available.
• Strong organization & interpersonal skills.
• Group leadership skills.
• Bilingual – Spanish Preferred but not required.
• A one school year commitment or longer to the program.
• Available to work weekends if necessary.
• Able to lift more than 20 lbs.
• Clearance of Live Scan Fingerprinting, Background Check, & Drug Test prior to hire
• Current TB test
• Clean driving record
• Valid Driver’s License
  · CPR and First Aid certification
• Sexual Harassment & Mandated Reporter training (provided after hire)

It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their job without regard to their disabilities as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties. Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions that are required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It is our policy to base all employment decisions without regard or consideration for any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, handicap, marital status or medical condition unless required by legislation or business necessity. The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.

It is the responsibility of every manager and employee to ensure that discrimination does not occur in the workplace.

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