MacPhail Center for Music
MacPhail Music For Life™ Instructor
MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55443
TITLE:
MacPhail Music For Life Instructor
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.REPORTS TO:
MacPhail Music For Life ManagerSTATUS:
Exempt, Part-Time; 5-10 hours per week
JOB SUMMARYThe MacPhail Music For Life Instructor is responsible for providing group music instruction as part of our creative aging music education program. This position teaches during times designated by MacPhail as having need.
RESPONSIBILITIESProvide high quality group music instruction to older adults in a variety of settings, including independent and assisted living residences, care centers, adult day centers, community centers, and MacPhail.Adapt music resources and materials for use with the Music For Life curriculum to meet specific needs of the partnership.Return all correspondence, paperwork and phone calls to students, families, partnerships and MacPhail administration in a timely manner.Act as a liaison between partnership site staff and the MacPhail Music For Life administrative team.Participate in Music For Life training and continuing education programs as requested by MacPhail Music For Life Manager.Create a positive learning environment through the establishment of good rapport with students, families and partnerships, and encouraging open discussion.Communicate with students, families and partnerships regarding student’s progress and future directions, scheduling and related administrative policies.Expand the student teacher relationship beyond the partnership, encouraging students to participate in MacPhail opportunities, and develop relationships with peers at MacPhail.Be an ambassador for MacPhail, representing MacPhail positively to the community, and working to recruit students to MacPhail.Attend MacPhail, department, and program meetings as appropriate.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience; MT-BC preferred.Experience:
Experience with and/or interest in working with older adults (including those with memory loss), experience leading music programs with young children (for intergenerational programs), experience teaching music in a group setting.Knowledge and Skills:
Comfortable leading in a group setting, strong piano and/or guitar skills, ability to adapt music resources and materials, excellent communication skills, understanding of best practices in working with people experiencing memory loss, flexibility/adaptability, positive attitude and demeanor, patient and fun personality, ability to work in a self-directed manner, working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.#J-18808-Ljbffr
MacPhail Music For Life Instructor
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.REPORTS TO:
MacPhail Music For Life ManagerSTATUS:
Exempt, Part-Time; 5-10 hours per week
JOB SUMMARYThe MacPhail Music For Life Instructor is responsible for providing group music instruction as part of our creative aging music education program. This position teaches during times designated by MacPhail as having need.
RESPONSIBILITIESProvide high quality group music instruction to older adults in a variety of settings, including independent and assisted living residences, care centers, adult day centers, community centers, and MacPhail.Adapt music resources and materials for use with the Music For Life curriculum to meet specific needs of the partnership.Return all correspondence, paperwork and phone calls to students, families, partnerships and MacPhail administration in a timely manner.Act as a liaison between partnership site staff and the MacPhail Music For Life administrative team.Participate in Music For Life training and continuing education programs as requested by MacPhail Music For Life Manager.Create a positive learning environment through the establishment of good rapport with students, families and partnerships, and encouraging open discussion.Communicate with students, families and partnerships regarding student’s progress and future directions, scheduling and related administrative policies.Expand the student teacher relationship beyond the partnership, encouraging students to participate in MacPhail opportunities, and develop relationships with peers at MacPhail.Be an ambassador for MacPhail, representing MacPhail positively to the community, and working to recruit students to MacPhail.Attend MacPhail, department, and program meetings as appropriate.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent experience; MT-BC preferred.Experience:
Experience with and/or interest in working with older adults (including those with memory loss), experience leading music programs with young children (for intergenerational programs), experience teaching music in a group setting.Knowledge and Skills:
Comfortable leading in a group setting, strong piano and/or guitar skills, ability to adapt music resources and materials, excellent communication skills, understanding of best practices in working with people experiencing memory loss, flexibility/adaptability, positive attitude and demeanor, patient and fun personality, ability to work in a self-directed manner, working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.#J-18808-Ljbffr