The Salvation Army Southern CA Division is hiring: Music Teacher Assistant - 11-

General 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

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Music Teacher Assistant to support our music education team at the Freer Forte Music School. This role is ideal for someone passionate about music and education, with a desire to assist teachers and ensure the smooth operation of the classroom environment.

Essential Functions

• Classroom Setup: Assist teachers in preparing the classrooms for lessons, including arranging seating, distributing materials, and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for use.
• Administrative Support: Help teachers with tasks such as making photocopies, preparing lesson materials, and organizing student files or music sheets.
• Student Support: Escort students to and from the restroom and assist with other basic needs during class hours.
• Parent Interaction: Greet parents as they arrive for class, provide them with general information, and direct them as needed. Answer basic questions or direct parents to the appropriate staff member for more specific inquiries.
• Classroom Monitoring: Walk between classrooms during class sessions to ensure everything is running smoothly and address any immediate needs or disruptions.
• Additional Tasks: Assist with any other duties as assigned by the lead teacher or school director to ensure the overall success of the day’s classes.

Working Conditions

Ability to sit for long periods of time with breaks, and 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 and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interest in music and education.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of music performance and teaching. Communicate instrumental and vocal techniques to students in a positive learning environment.
• A criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Organization and time management
• Ability to multitask
• Interpersonal skills working well with children, teachers and parents.
• Positive, friendly attitude and willingness to be flexible.
• Must be dependable, able to communicate effectively, problem solve, plan, organize, think critically, work well alone and with others, and be a team player.

Pay Range and Hours

• This is an extra-employee position, once a week, average 4 hours per week depending on needs of program during seasonal group class. $23 per hour.