Music Instructor

Description

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues of $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

The Somerset Hills YMCA is looking for passionate, creative, and enthusiastic Music Instructors to provide children and teens with quality music education in Piano, Guitar, and/or Percussion
. Music Instructors should be confident in working with a variety of age groups and skill levels, helping participants develop their musical abilities, build confidence, and discover a lifelong appreciation for music.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who have a strong musical background, enjoy working with youth, and are passionate about sharing their knowledge through engaging, hands-on instruction. Instructors will have the opportunity to help develop and lead music programming through structured 8-week sessions spanning the school year and summer months
, with class schedules built around instructor availability and community interest.

This position is fully on-site at the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Music Instructors at the Y should be innovative, creative, engaging, and inclusive of all skill levels and abilities. Instructors will provide quality music education that encourages creativity, musical development, self-expression, confidence, and an appreciation for the arts.

Music Instructors will be responsible for developing and executing their own age-appropriate curriculum within an 8-week session format, creating a positive and supportive learning environment where participants can grow their musical skills and achieve individual goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, develop, and lead engaging music classes in Piano, Guitar, and/or Percussion based on the instructor's area of expertise.
• Create and execute structured lesson plans for each class within an 8-week session, ensuring participants have opportunities for continued skill development and progression.
• Provide instruction in foundational music concepts, including rhythm, technique, musical notation, coordination, and instrument-specific skills appropriate to participants' ages and abilities.
• Adapt teaching methods and lesson plans to accommodate a variety of learning styles, experience levels, and individual needs.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging environment that promotes creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of music.
• Monitor participant progress throughout each session and provide constructive feedback to encourage continued learning and growth.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and respectful classroom environment, including the proper use and care of musical instruments and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and YMCA leadership regarding participant progress, class expectations, and program needs.
• Collaborate with YMCA leadership to develop new class offerings and expand music programming based on participant interest and community needs.