The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to engage Seminole Youth and encourage them to become productive contributors to society. Our goal is to provide a safe, well supervised environment for Seminole Youth to express themselves in a multiplicity of formats. The Boys & Girls Clubs provide a productive environments with afterschool homework help (Power Hour), opportunities for group interaction (games, arts & crafts, supervised outdoor activities), and opportunities for youth to express themselves in creative avenues (art, music lessons, performances, filmmaking, etc). Learn more at: https://bgc.semtribe.com/
The Brighton Reservation is located at 50 E. Harney Pond Rd. NE, Okeechobee, FL 34974. We’re looking for a Music Teacher to work part-time on-site Monday through Friday with kids ages 5 to 17 years old. It’s a relatively new music program that is a mix of individual lessons and group activities. So far the interest is for drums and possibly guitar-piano/keyboard. The schedule is Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm with the possibility of extending it out to 7pm based on children engagement. Whenever there is no school (holiday breaks, teacher planning etc.) we may schedule 1pm to 6pm depending your availability.
Position Summary
The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing music tutoring services to the students and youth of the STOF Tribal Community. The individual teaches music to students individually or in scheduled group study sessions. The incumbent creates and implements music tutorial programs that guide and assist students with music program homework.
Qualifications / Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required. Completion of one year of college courses, is required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching music is required. Guitar, drum and piano experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education/training and experience will be consider. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required as travel between Tribal Communities will be required. Must demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft software programs. Must have the ability to travel across reservations and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.