Music Ministry Instructor- Music Begin

Music Ministry Instructor – Let the Music Begin

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Job Title: Music Ministry Instructor (Let the Music Begin)

Location/Dept: Program Department/Corps

People Manager: No

Reports To: Director of Music & Creative Arts (DMCA)/Corps Officers

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt (FPT)

Pay Grade: 203

Pay Range: $18.11 – $21.74

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless.

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

The Music & Creative Arts Department exists to advocate, inspire, equip, and disciple worshippers and creatively minded people through diverse artistic expressions. It also exists to develop music and arts leaders. Our vision is to empower the North & Central Illinois Division, be a consistent, relevant resource, and be on the forefront of missional engagement through the music and arts.

Work with children and adults in the Corps and community to plan and implement music and creative arts programs which may include teaching theory, music performance (brass, vocal, guitar, piano, ukulele, etc.) and creative arts performance (dance, drama, theatre, visual arts) based on the needs of the Corps and the placement of the instructor. The Let The Music Begin (LTMB) program’s goal is to assist, resource, equip and enhance the Corps’ Sunday worship and music and arts programs.

The mission and vision of the music and creative arts to be implemented and reinforced through education.

• Educate and train the future leaders in Music and Creative Arts ministry in The Salvation Army.
• Teach and spread the Gospel to young people of NCI through music and creative arts.
• Begin each class period with a prayer and a scripture verse.
• Work within the schools and/or Corps to lead or assist in music or other arts programs as assigned. Implement the lesson plans and curriculum provided by the corps music director, lead music teacher, or LTMB Manager and/or DMCA.
• Help plan the LTMB recitals at the corps and prep the corps music program to participate in the LTMB concert at the end of each school year.
• Encourage participants to work toward a goal and sense of accomplishment in developing musical abilities and discover and develop skills and talents that will heighten self-esteem, increase school/program pride, and involve them in positive activities.
• Assist with ensuring the music performances and activities heighten the awareness of the purpose of the Corps in the community.
• Encourage participants to attend summer camps for further talent development and spiritual decisions.
• Be willing to gain knowledge of The Salvation Army music and programs.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through appropriate conflict management, courteous demeanor, and professional communication practices.
• Maintain compliance with The Salvation Army’s “Safe from Harm” Certification.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the LTMB Manager and/or DMCA. In contacts related to this position’s duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

The individual will be evaluated on the effectiveness of outcomes, timeliness, and accuracy of accomplishing assigned goals, and overall service provision.

• Minimum of 2 years music experience working with children and/or adults.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree preferred or working toward a degree in music, or extensive experience teaching music.
• Proficiency in music theory and a primary instrument.
• Performance experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s…