Instructional Assistant - Music - American River College

American River College

Sacramento, CA 95841

Instructional Assistant - Music

Job Posting Number: C01579P

Salary: $22.17 per hour

Closing Date: 08/19/2021

Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=204702

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the assigned manager/supervisor, assists in the instruction of instrumental music; assists in managing supplies and equipment of bands and orchestras; performs related community service and instructional functions as needed; organizes and operates the music learning laboratory, working with faculty in the implementation of programs and services. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting Click Here. This position is assigned to the Fine & Applied Arts department.

American River College is committed to employees:

● Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.

● Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.

● Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.

● Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.

● Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.Benefits

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. For the full LRCEA contract agreement details Click Here. https://employees.losrios.edu/employee-groups/collective-bargainingAssignment Responsibilities

Tutors students individually or in small groups; prepares teaching aids for lecture and laboratory courses; checks out instruments, uniforms and lockers; maintains inventories and accurate records of instruments, uniforms and equipment; maintains files and student class records; assists in rehearsals and performing ensembles; maintain and repair department equipment. Assists faculty in giving tutorial instruction in the lab to music students, emphasizing computer software applications for piano and music theory; coordinates the music department’s outreach efforts; assists students using synthesizer work stations; and performs other related duties.Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of experience in educational or professional music practices involving orchestras or bands, including experience in general organization for library instrument maintenance, as well as computer software for music theory and composition. (One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.) Education: Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Music or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 26 units in music courses.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.