POSITION
Guitar Instructor

OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Guitar Instructor will provide both group and individual guitar lessons, helping students to improve their technical abilities, music theory knowledge, and overall enjoyment of playing the guitar. Whether teaching beginner, intermediate, or advanced players, you will be responsible for developing lesson plans, creating a positive learning atmosphere, and inspiring students to grow their musical skills.

The Guitar Instructor should be able to differentiate between guitars (and additional instruments), such as acoustic, electric, classic, or bass. In addition to this, you are required to develop tracks as and when required.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach introductory guitar and basic music theory
Supervise groups of up to 10 high school aged members
Act as a positive role model and mentor for students
Follow a structured curriculum while adapting to the needs of the students
Foster a fun, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
Support students in the preparation of 3 events annually: Forest Feast, Youth of the Year, & Summer Showcase
Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Music, Classical Music, or a relevant field is preferred
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of various musical genres
Past experience teaching is highly preferred
Ability to play various types of music
Experience working with different types of guitars
Great presentation and communication skills
Ability to take feedback and improve on the same
Amazing time management skills
Ability to manage and conduct guitar maintenance regularly
Ability to learn new things and enhance musical abilities
Reliable and dedicated individual
Strong work ethic

LOCATION

The Forest Team (BGCP's Redwood City Clubhouse)

WORK SCHEDULE

Academic School Year August - May: Monday and Tuesday (daily) up to 22 hours a week from 3:00pm - 7:00pm

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Employment Status: Part Time-Non Exempt
Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00/hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Retirement Benefits: BGCP offers salary contributions to the 401(k) plan
Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.

Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.

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