Music Instructor

• Location:
  
  555 W. Brwn Mawr Ave, Roselle IL. 60172

- $23-$26/hour DOQ
- Saturday AM;
Days and times to be determined by instructor availability; piano experience
- Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, 25% off programs; certain restrictions apply.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Music Instructor is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for students (children & adults). The teacher must plan, organize, implement, and evaluate their curriculum and teaching methods on a continuing basis.

• Must be 18 years old
• Minimum of one to three years' experience in working with children in a fun learning environment.
• Must have formal instruction in the musical field.
• Music degree preferred
• Must be able to read music and perform on specified instrument
• Must be self-motivated and responsible.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with residents, staff and job responsibilities under stressful conditions.
• Ability to control children within a classroom setting.
• Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a positive appropriate manner.
• CPR/First Aid certification, preferred.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks

• Teach individual music lessons and sustain student progress.
• Develop, teach, and execute class plans for individual lessons of all ages.
• Explain & demonstrate performance techniques on the specified instrument.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, be out-going, and enjoy building relationships with a variety of members working to meet their music goals.
• May teach a variety of classes based on experience and specialties.
• Ensure that music instruction areas are always presentable. Assist with cleaning and maintenance.
• Alert Recreation Supervisor of needed inventory and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, activities, and their child's progress
• Discuss identified problems and needs with supervisor and coworkers as appropriate
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Be familiar with emergency procedures

Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status