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Gilmore After-School Piano Lab Instructor
The After-School Piano Lab Instructor will be teaching keyboard skills and supervising after school practice in the Gilmore Piano Labs. Piano Labs are located at Ann J Kellogg Elementary Monday through Thursday, during the hours of 3:30 to 5:30 pm, and at the Burma Center, hours TBD. Evening events will be required, and additional day-time teaching and ongoing assignments for the 2019-20 school year are possible.
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in piano pedagogy/performance or relative experience
- Previous piano teaching experience
- Ability to handle sensitive situations in the school setting
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in fast-paced situations
- Minimum commitment of April 2019-August 2019
Hours and Wages
- Up to 6 hours a week possible
- $20-$30 hour dependent upon experience
Daily Duties
- Instruct 2nd through 5th grade students in group practice session
- Occasionally substitute teach for other piano instructors
- Maintain, administer, and contribute to Piano Lab curriculum
- Participate in the Piano Lab recitals (May / July / August)
- Attend occasional education staff meetings at The Gilmore
- Report time worked via timesheets to Director
- Complete special projects assigned by Director
Application
Positions available as needed. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Adam Schumaker, Director of Education
aschumaker@thegilmore.org
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 101, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.342.1166 or 800.347.4266
Fax 269.342.0968
Gilmore Piano Lab Music Therapist
The Gilmore Piano Lab Music Therapist will conduct meaningful sessions that instruct music as a leisure activity and use music as a tool for learning social behaviors and academics. The Gilmore Piano Lab Music Therapist will work closely with the administration and teachers at KRESA’s Young Adult Program in Kalamazoo. This position begins in the fall of 2019. Exact teaching hours are negotiable and dependent upon program registration and scheduling. Some evening events are required. Additional teaching assignments or opportunities may be offered.
Desired Qualifications
- A degree in music therapy and board certification (MT-BC).
- Degree in piano pedagogy or relative experience.
- Experience working with students with a diverse range of disabilities.
- Previous experience in leading and instructing groups.
- Ability to create and maintain your own schedule.
- Experience working with digital keyboards, Google products, Logic X, and Synthesia.
- Basic recording technology experience.
- Minimum commitment of September 2019 through June 2020.
Hours and Wages
- 6-9 hours a week possible, not including prep time.
- $33/hour for sessions; $11/hour for prep time.
Daily Duties
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to conduct 4-6-week songwriting units.
- Offer piano lab sessions to cultivate a love for music-making using non-traditional teaching techniques such as the Synthesia program.
- Organize percussion circles for practicing social behaviors.
- Collaborate closely with KRESA staff to create a regular class schedule.
- Report attendance and lessons to the Director of Education on a regular basis.
Application
Interviews will begin immediately. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to:
Adam Schumaker, Director of Education
aschumaker@thegilmore.org
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 101, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.342.1166 or 800.347.4266
Fax 269.342.0968
