Music Instructor-SC/Tustin-11-146

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Music Instructor will work with preschool director to scheduling a few days of the week to teach and engage with children in the preschool classroom. Schedule will be twice a week, 3 hours each day, spending 15-30 minutes in each classroom. Teaching is aimed to develop listening skills, language skills, body coordination, pitch matching, and music language familiarity at the level of each classroom age.

Essential Function

• The receptivity of the classes various styles and ideas differs with each year. Picking up on their responses is very important.
• Use our bodies as instruments, clicking, patting, and making different sounds with our mouths.
• In teaching songs, we always talk about the meaning of the words and also any stories that are connected with them. A good philosophy is that we should always understand what we sing!
• Work on both content and ability level with the classroom teachers, and try to support their current teaching subjects.
• Teach songs appropriate to age level.
• Teach motions to songs to enhance learning experience or body coordination and control.
• Engage students at their level using creative tools and instruments.
• Emphasize great importance on matching pitch, listening skills and copying.
• Emphasize teaching with pure vocal sound (without backing tracks whenever possible), at a pitch appropriate for small children, is easier for them to hear than the clutter of noise in recorded music.
• Work with Preschool Director and each classroom teacher to prepare students for two performance each year Christmas and June Celebration (graduation).

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.  Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.  Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 

Minimum Qualifications     

• Over 18 years old
• GED or HS diploma
• Criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching music and working with preschool age children

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with people of all ages, ethnic and cultural diversity
• Capability to work within a team environment
• Ability to engage preschool students
• Patience and adaptability
• Punctual
• Creative
• Positive example to children