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Early childhood music teacher for Rosewood Music Program

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified early childhood music instructor to teach music fundamentals to children ages 1 – 5 in group classes with their parents/guardians. Days/hours/location of work is subject to need and available funding, and as of this posting include one morning per week in Winter and Spring 2018 at the Rosewood Initiative (SE 162nd & Stark in Portland). Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge and experience in group class instruction for pre-school-age children with adults, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual & dependable. In addition, this recruitment seeks an individual with demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population with social challenges found in a low-income urban setting.

Job duties include: developing lesson plans & curricula related to area of assignment based upon overall program objectives & guidelines; preparing materials for instructing lessons; monitoring participation & evaluating student progress; and consultations with students’ parents/guardians as needed. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in your resume.

Portland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteran’s Administration letter stating your disability to your profile. You must request Veteran’s Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted with your application.

apply: send resume, including a listing hours of teaching experience with ages taught and teacher-training programs attended (if any), and two professional references to Gregory Dubay, Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, Gregory.dubay@portlandoregon.gov. Call the Gregory Dubay at 503-823-3177 if you have questions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more job oppenings in Portland Parks & Recreation, visit: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/38305