Music Instructor- Guitar

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Music Instructor specializing in Guitar to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

As a Music Instructor, 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.

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

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• 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.
• You firmly believe that the arts should be open to everyone regardless of artistic ability, experience, or financial circumstance.
• You are able and willing to take Child Abuse prevention on the first day as well as other online and in-person trainings as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $17.13 - $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

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

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled