Music Instructor
Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.
Music Instructor teaches and facilitates Music Instruction for education youth K-5 or 6th-8th grade in focused centered classroom structure. Music Instructors will instruct students in music applications, both theory and practice. Give students an overview of the different aspects of music, vocal and music creations.Instructor will transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques. Impart practical application of principles, techniques, and software. Teaching include supervision of instructional activities, curriculum design and course development and creation of teaching and instructional materials.
The Digital Audio Technology Audio & Music knowledge and Audio Software experience.lessons about music, including the most significant musical time periods. Teachings also may include an introduction to some musical instruments, such as keyboard.
Pays $20.00-$25.00 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES-Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.-Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.-Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.-Progressive development of student skills leading to a final project-Provide support during academic/homework hour-Promotes positive character development in all youth-Set teaching goals for students.-Provide a fun, encouraging, and disciplined atmosphere.-Be able to control and motivate groups of pupils.-Demonstrate leadership, dependability, patience, and concern for others.-Communicate course information to students and parents.-Provide structure of Lesson Planning and curriculum enhancement.-Attend occasional instructor meetings.-Communicate requested information to the Artistic Director in a timely manner.-Track student attendance, including late arrival and early departure to address any concerns.-Have an understanding of health and safety.-Follow administrative and governmental safety and personnel policies, procedures, and ordinances.
QUALIFICATIONS:-BA Minimum education level: BA/BM in music education or music performance (preferred)-Minimum of Two -Three years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.-Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred.-Candidates who are qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity preferred as well.-Must pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to fingerprinting, employment history, and criminal background check
*Acacia network is an Equal Opportunity Employer*