Private Guitar Instructor

**GENERAL PURPOSE**

Responsible for the planning and implementation of youth music lessons.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years’ knowledge and experience with instrument teaching methods. Must have good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Research, plan, and implement music lessons.
- Actively participate by demonstrating specific class instrument.
- Responsible for taking attendance and managing classroom behavior.
- Must interact and communicate with participants and parents.
- Responsible for communication and scheduling of makeup lessons.
- Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer.
- Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Proactively support the V.A.L.U.E.S. (integrity, fun, commitment, adaptability and growth, kindness, and service) on a daily basis.
- Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

**REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, ETC.**

Must have and maintain: CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment. Be a “Mandated Reporter” for the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

Must be able to: frequently remain in a stationary position for long periods of time with occasional repetitive use of hands/arms; continuous use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation such as when using a musical instrument, and must be able to hear.

**ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**

Must be able to: work in an indoor environment with moderate lighting and above average noise.

**SALARY**

$16.00 to $18.00 per hour DOQ

**HOURS**

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Evenings (each lesson is 30 minutes).

**The Wheaton Park District is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V