The Salvation Army USA is hiring: Camp Senior Music and Arts Instructor (Music C

Camp Senior Music and Arts Instructor (Music Conservatory) - Camp Heart O' Hills AOK - Welling, OK

Location: Camp Heart O’ Hills, Welling, OK

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity: The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Camp Music Conservatory Senior Music and Arts Instructor for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Conservatory of Music and Arts, located in Welling, OK. This is a summer position at Camp Heart O’ Hills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe and stimulating learning environment for students that facilitates personal, artistic, and spiritual growth.
• Serve as the main instructor in a major or minor area or assist Studio Coordinators and conservatory directors.
• Teach private lessons focusing on technique and repertoire, preparing students for recitals.
• Teach a music theory class and participate in a chorus.
• Attend staff meetings, Bible Studies, worship services, night programs, and Evensong.
• Create lesson plans, schedule private lessons, grade assignments, and monitor student progress.
• Maintain equipment and instruments, and ensure compliance with camp rules and regulations.
• Participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Conservatory Director.

What we are looking for in you:

• Knowledge of child and youth behavior and development principles.
• Ability to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Strong planning, development, and facilitation skills for youth programs.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to mentor students.
• Knowledge of music education principles and the ability to teach music theory.
• One year of experience teaching in your artistic discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with groups.
• Visual and auditory ability to assess camper and staff behavior and respond to emergencies.
• Physical ability to supervise students and apply first aid.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain constant supervision of students.
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions daily.

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Why work for us: Working at a Salvation Army camp is not like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, gain invaluable job experience, and make lasting friendships while impacting the lives of children and teens.

Additional Information: Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/11/2025 – 06/15/2025 and participation is required. The 2025 summer camp program will be held 6/16/2025 – 07/20/2025.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to uphold its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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