Instructor, Music Class

Reports To: Director, Creative Arts Prep

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
6393

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Saturdays 10am to 4pm and additional after school days (4pm to 7pm)

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Provide instruction in the fundamentals of playing a musical instrument, including posture, note reading, rhythm, technical competency, and interpretation. This position is grant-funded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for providing instruction and assigning repertoire that matches the level of each individual student.
• Develop and present a curriculum that provides students with an age-appropriate experience in the art form and challenges them to achieve at the highest level.
• Present a culminating event representing the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree on the instrument to be taught and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of musical development.
• Ability to assess and grade students' progress.
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
• Proven background in providing dynamic instruction with the ability to integrate industry, professional, and life experiences into a classroom environment, in both large and small groups.

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Prior instructional experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
• The employee may sit comfortably while performing duties and perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, or books.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with a set rate of pay: $42.00/hour.

If hired, you must reside in Ohio and be within commuting distance of the work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon employment start and throughout employment, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended to have these documents ready for electronic attachment in MS Word or PDF format. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check and drug screen completion.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. It is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.