Music Educator

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Music Educator to join our team.

The organization focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the organization, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Music Educator provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for music program participants, ensuring a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing lesson plans
• Demonstrating sound, technical and artistic principles
• Providing an impactful experience to students
• Monitoring student progress
• Communicating program information to students and parents

Requirements:

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have 5 years of formal music training (preferred).
• You have 1-2 years of experience as a music teacher and/or teaching assistant.
• You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level music classes.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are excited to teach music classes for ages preschool through adult.
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• You firmly believe that the arts should be open to everyone regardless of artistic ability, experience, or financial circumstance.
• You are able and willing to take Child Abuse prevention on the first day as well as other online and in-person trainings as required.

Benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership.
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities.
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center.
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities.
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise.

Voluntary Benefit Options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions).
• Willamette Dental Plan.
• VSP Vision Plan.