Music Instructor- Guitar
About this role
Position: Music Instructor- Guitar
Wage: $17.13 to $19.15 per hour ( Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range )
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA
As a Music Instructor specializing in guitar, you will be responsible for creating an enjoyable learning environment to inspire students and help them develop a strong foundation of music and instrument skills.
Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act). • Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required. • You have 5 years of formal music training (preferred). • You have 1-2 years of experience as a music teacher and/or teaching assistant. • You are able to instruct beginning and intermediate level music classes • You are excited to teach music classes for ages preschool through adult. • You have a positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Developing lesson plans • Demonstrating sound, technical and artistic principles • Providing an impactful experience to students • Monitoring student progress • Communicating program information to students and parents
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center • Professional training, education, and certification opportunities • 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions) • Willamette Dental Plan • VSP Vision Plan