Urgently Require Beginner Piano Instructor - Denver Parks and Recreation in Denver, CO

Job title: Beginner Piano Instructor - Denver Parks and Recreation Company: City and County of Denver Job description: About Our Job This is a part time position which will work no more than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. Part time positions may have routine or variable work schedules. The City and County of Denver?s (DPR) offers Arts and Culture programming throughout the year at many of Denver?s 30 recreation centers. The Arts and Culture Team is looking to hire a friendly and fun beginner piano instructor who has a passion for connecting youth communities (ages 6 ? 12) through music to work at the . Classes will be held on Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings, with the potential to expand to other class times after the fall programming season. Activity Leaders and Piano Instructors are paid $19.67/hour. Arts and Culture offers a wide variety of classes in areas such as: fine arts, pottery, ceramics, sewing, music, dance, creative writing and a wide range of crafts and creative early childhood programming (18 month to 5 years old), youth programming (6-18), and adult programming (18+). Instructors lead classes of 4-12 participants through a preset schedule of weekly sessions to become familiar and confident in the topic area of choice. Arts and Culture programming offers instructors the opportunity to teach a variety of age groups in recreation centers throughout the city. As a Beginner Piano Instructor, you will: Create, plan, implement, and instruct piano classes for Denver?s youth communities Setup before and breakdown/cleanup after each class Respond to class-specific inquiries from participants and community members Collect and report feedback to the Arts & Culture Program Coordinators for future programming improvement About You Arts and Culture instructors must have a passion and knowledge of arts and culture activities and should possess strong skills in communication and organization. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about connecting communities and sparking creativity. Additionally, our ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following: Associate degree or higher in music or a related field Expertise in the area you will be instructing Experience working with all age groups and diverse communities Prior experience planning, managing, or coordinating music programs Current CPR/First Aid Certification Bilingual skills preferred, but not required We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience: Two (2) years of experience (paid or volunteer) as an instructor in an organized specialized formal program. Licensures/Certification(s): Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or prior to completion of probation period. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment. Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements About Everything Else Job Profile RG2110 Activities Leader Non-Certified To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click . Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $17.29 - $23.69 Starting Pay $19.67/hour Agency Parks and Recreation The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click for English or for Spanish. Expected salary: $19.67 per hour Location: Denver, CO Apply Job!