What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harmony in Motion Volunteer Instructor position at The Riverside Church?
Location: The Riverside Church in the City of New York (New York, NY)
Reports to: Associate Director of Faith Formation for Children and Families
Department: Education
Schedule: Sundays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm (except for first Sundays)
Salary Range: Unpaid
Date: Present – June 15, 2025
Job Summary:
- Teach children in kindergarten to 6th grade how to play piano, percussion, guitar, and/or ukulele.
- Conduct engaging and interactive lessons that foster creativity and musical expression.
- Create fun musical activities to ignite children’s passion for music and cultivate a lifelong love for the art form.
- Work collaboratively with other volunteers and/or Associate Director in providing musical instruction.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in playing piano, percussion, guitar, and/or ukulele.
- Ability to work creatively with children and adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs.
- Successful completion of a drug test and a background check
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are constantly striving to make our organization anti-racist. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. As an employee, you become part of that mission.
No relocation or sponsorship provided.