Music Instructor

THE SALVATION ARMY

Northern and Central Illinois Division

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Chicago

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Music Instructor (PT)

LOCATION / DEPT : RJKCCC

REPORTS TO : Gospel & Music Fine Arts Manager

PAY GRADE : 203

PAY RANGE : $18.11

The Salvation Army Mission :

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.

Mission Statement :

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.

Job Objective :

The music instructor will be responsible for teaching group and / or individual music lessons, developing curriculum and assessments, and establishing collaborative partnerships within the community.

Essential Job Duties :

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Responsible for teaching individual and / or group music lessons.
• Effectively design and implement curriculum, assessment rubrics, and lesson plans for each course taught. A record and summary of activities must be provided to the Kroc Fine Arts Director on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement ongoing collaborative partnerships for music programming with schools and organizations.
• Required to actively participate in the recruitment and outreach efforts set forth by the Fine Arts Director.
• Required to attend assigned staff meetings.
• Willing to teach additional classes and workshops as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and / or abilities required for this position.

Education :

Competencies and Skills :

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical requirements include :

Travel : None

Working Conditions :

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.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.