| Job Description |
The music instructor submits a course description, syllabus and list of supply needs for lessons/classes and prepares and teaches a class once a week in the area of his/her discipline. The music instructor also maintains discipline in the classroom and upholds Sitar Arts Center rules, monitors and evaluates student progress in class, provides positive feedback on student progress, encourages continued focus on artistic excellence, takes attendance and reports attendance, educational, or behavioral problems to Director of Students or Director of Programs, directs students in clean up/maintenance of their classroom and
fulfills all volunteer requirements.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
The music instructor should have a deep appreciation for the arts with at least 3 years of educational training/ professional experience in playing his/her instrument,
have a strong desire to share that experience with children and have a strong commitment to diversity and community.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Prior experience teaching and working with children |
| Compensation |
Volunteer Position |
| Class Time |
TBD |
| Job Open Date |
Continuous by Semester |
| Job Close Date |
Continuous by Semester |
| Hours per Week |
TBD |
| Position Duration |
The music instructor will serve for one semester of classes. Instructors are eligible to continue in the following session with the approval of the Director of Programs/Volunteer Coordinator and Music Programs Associate. |
| Job Type |
Volunteer Teacher |
| Contact |
A. Lorraine Robinson, Director of Programs lorraine@sitarartscenter.org |
| Notes |
Those new to teaching or new to working with children are welcomed at Sitar Arts Center, as it is a learning place for all. New teachers have many options, which include co-teaching and assistant teaching as well as being the lead instructor in a class. New teachers can also request to be matched with a more experienced teacher for advice on teaching issues and curriculum development. |
