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Music Instructor- Guitar

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties196 open roles

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Gig Harbor, WA, USA
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties postings stay open a median of 1 days.

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  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
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YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties median: 1 days open

The posting

Position: Music Instructor- Guitar

Wage: $17.13 to $19.15 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

As a Music Instructor specializing in guitar, you will be responsible for creating an enjoyable learning environment to inspire students and help them develop a strong foundation of music and instrument skills.

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
  • Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
  • 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 excited to teach music classes for ages preschool through adult.
  • You have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.

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

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below 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

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

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

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Music Instructor Job Description

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

· Follow/Implement our Association Quality Standards and 9 Dimensions of Well Being into Youth Programming and Staff Development.

· Participate in performances, Y Arts Week events and other YMCA events as assigned.

· Create class lesson plans with a natural progression that relate to the abilities and ages of the classes being taught as well as YMCA mission and core values.

· Provide lesson plans, supply list, and budget to Arts Director as requested.

· Effectively communicate program information and student progress as needed.

· Monitor student attendance and development in all music classes. Report back to Arts Director frequently around class updates, staff development and member experience.

· Attend annual association arts staff training and staff meetings as required.

· Lead music classes to YMCA members.

· Teach and demonstrate positive music principles.

· Prepare students for performance and assume a support role in production.

· Effectively engage and lead volunteers to provide quality programming for participants and positive volunteer experiences.

· Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

· 5 years of formal music training or comparable experience.

· 1-2 years of experience as a music teacher and/or teaching assistant.

· Preferred: Experience teaching classes, pre-school through adult, beginning through intermediate levels.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations

· Ability to create comprehensive lesson plans that reflect students' level and ability.

· Possess the knowledge and skills to instruct beginning and intermediate level classes.

· Demonstrated ability to choreograph beginning and intermediate level pieces for music recitals.

· First-hand knowledge of performance and recital production.

· Preferred: Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment set-up.

· CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.

· Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

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