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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks a qualified upright bass instructor for youth private lessons (ages 9-18) at the Community Music Center in the 2019-2020 school year. Days of work are flexible, beginning in October, 2019-2020. Wages are $20 - $34 per hour depending on education, training, and experience.

The position requires knowledge and experience in music instruction including upright bass, notation and chart reading, improvisation, skill in teaching multiple ages and experience levels, skill in communication, and ability to be punctual, dependable, and work as part of a team.

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. PP&R encourages candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities. 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. 

Days of work are flexible (and depend on enrollment), beginning in October, 2019.

Update (9/10/19): to apply, contact Gregory Dubay, CMC director, right away at 503-823-3177 or gregory.dubay@portlandoreon.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Previously: To apply, send resume, including years of teaching experience with ages taught and teacher training programs attended (if any), and two professional references to Michael Shay, Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, cmc@portlandoregon.gov. Contact Michael Shay at 503-679-5879 with any questions.