Job Title: Music Aide
Department: Elementary School
Reports to: Principal- Elementary School
Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: $25.00-$25.00 per hour
Purpose Statement
The Music Aide instructs students on playing various instruments. (S)He is responsible for the care, maintenance, and storage of the instruments. The music aide helps to prepare students for various live performances throughout the school year.
Responsibilities
- Conduct practice and rehearsals with students throughout the school year
- Instruct students on the proper playing techniques of instruments
- Assists students with reading music
- Ensure the proper storage, care, and maintenance of instruments, requesting repair or new instruments when necessary
- May assist with the proper set up of performance spaces
- Assist the students in understanding how music is a reflection of God and their Christian walk
- Model an exemplary Christian walk in speech and acts
Qualifications
- Experience teaching and/or playing musical instruments
- Experience with elementary or middle school aged students
- BA/BS in music, education, or another related field preferred
- Active membership/attendance at a Protestant Christian church (preferably CRC or RCA denomination) is required.
- Supports the Mission and Doctrinal Statement of Valley Christian Schools
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position involves prolonged standing
- Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The typical work environment is a climate-controlled building with occasional outside performances in various weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
- Occasional local travel to performances may be required
