Instructor, JazzFest Academy Provides instruction in the foundation of jazz and contemporary music that supports performance, theory, technical competency, styles, and interpretation through classes, workshops, and ensembles.
Essential Functions:- Develop and present curriculum that provides students with an experience in the art form that is age appropriate and challenges students to achieve at the highest level
- Work with students from diverse backgrounds to educate and improve skills
- Assess student' s progress by grading assignments
- Organize and present a culminating event that represents the quality of work undertaken over the course of the semester
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and/or modify curriculum as needed to meet changing industry trends and college initiatives
Required Qualifications:- Education and Experience/Training
- Degree in music, music education, and/or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of effective strategies for integrating students with varying stages of music and jazz/contemporary music education pedagogy. Ability to assess and grade the progress of students
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Experience in Music Software, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Ability to determine needs of students and identify solutions
- Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
- Possess working knowledge of fundamental music and jazz/contemporary music education and pedagogical practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
- Possess basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software
- Ability to organize, work and set priorities within a general structure
- Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
- Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor' s Degree or Professional Experience Equivalence Demonstrated experience instructing or teaching others
Competencies:
Communication Continuous Improvement Service Focus Quality of Work Adaptability Collaboration Time Utilization The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated; Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.; Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $42.42/ hour.
