Music Instructor

Job Title: Music Instructor

FLSA Status : Part Time - non-exempt, Temporary
Reports to: Corps Officers

Schedule: 3 hours/day, M-F starting July 8th, 2024
Supervises: N/A

Start Date: Camp begins July 8th, 2024

Closing Date: 4/1/2024

Rate of Pay : $20/hour

Benefits : Temporary; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick accrual is pro-rated for part time hours)

Function : The Music Instructor will help teach and lead instruction during our summer music day camp from July 8 – 19, 2024. They will be an integral part of encouraging our summer music day camp attendees to participate in their chosen instrument (piano, guitar, bass, or percussion).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the supervision of children in the summer music day camp. Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children. Maintain a positive attitude and be a role model for all music day camp staff. Uphold an atmosphere in line with the Mission of The Salvation Army which will promote spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social growth among its guests, staff, and others. Implement and develop a program curriculum for summer music day camp attendees. Assist in teaching music day camp attendees the basics of their instrument operation and proper technique. Encourage group participation throughout music day camp to enhance each child’s skills. Teach various music theories throughout the duration of music day camp. Monitor progression of each student’s music proficiency. Assist in keeping facilities, materials and equipment utilized by the summer music day camp clean and in good working order. Adherence to all Salvation Army Policies and Procedures including Protecting the Mission. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

Experience teaching musical instruction (1-2 years) along with a High School diploma, or equivalent. Education background or music degree, preferred. Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.Capable of meeting the physical and mental demands of the position.Able to pass a background check and complete The Salvation Army’s child safety training (Protecting the Mission).

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Statement of Confidentiality:

The Music Instructor occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Intermountain Division in all job-related matters.

Employment at Will

Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means that the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at will employment relationship through oral or written promises.

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