Looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families?
Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
Is your workplace’s commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you?

Join DFYF’s team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities!

Who we are:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

Position overview:
Our Ohio Avenue Youth Center is seeking a passionate and creative Music Instructor to provide musical group learning in an afterschool and summer program environment. Responsibilities include lesson plan development, class instruction, rehearsals, and oversight of performances. Applicants should have experience and knowledge of various musical instruments (piano, percussion, vocals, guitar and steel drums). Additionally, applicants should possess strong knowledge in music theory - rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, form, texture and dynamics.

The Music Instructor position is part-time. Applicants should have a strong desire to work with youth between the ages of 8-18 years old. The ideal candidate should feel confident in their computer & documentation skills, along with the coordination of musical performances.

Afterschool program operates Monday-Friday, 3pm to 8pm, and Summer program operates Monday-Friday 9am -3pm. Team meetings and occasional special events may require changes to schedule.

Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor Degree in Music preferred, or specialized training
Experience facilitating dance lessons, choregraphing and working with youth required
Valid Driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

What makes us great:
Competitive salary
Professional growth and training in the area of resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed care
A healthy, positive and supportive work culture
Amazing co-workers
Fully equipped fitness center

DFYF prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and caring for the well-being of our staff. We are intentional about staff development training, strengthening each staff member within their role, providing regular supervision and support, and offer regular discussion meetings about DEI and self-care strategies.

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Our Mission
Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education
Our Vision
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services
Our Values
Quality • Diversity • Accessibility • Acceptance • Collaboration •
Investment in individuals, families, and communities

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