Teacher / Music Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Mission Statement for Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres, a residential Christian community with heart, empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live to their full potential with dignity and purpose.

TITLE: Music Educator
DEPARTMENT: Programs
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
PREPARED DATE: August 2025

SUMMARY: The Music Educator will lead all aspects of the music program. This is a safety sensitive position.

Minimum Professional Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelors in Music or Music Therapy (a Masters is preferred) in addition to 3-5 years of related professional experience including music instruction and experience serving as a choral director; or equivalent combination.
• Keyboard skills essential; other instrumental skills strongly desired.
• Strong organizational and planning skills required.
• Ability to actively engage individuals with Specials Needs in music.
• Some weekend work will be expected to help with resident performances.
• Ability to meet all clearance requirements including but not limited to: obtaining and maintaining a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card, passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen, reference checks, TB test, vaccination requirements, verification that the applicant/employee is not listed on the AZ Adult Protective Services Registry, online background check.
• Evidence of strong Christian commitment is desirable. Evidence of strong ethical standards and moral character is essential along with sensitivity to the needs of the residents.

Professional Responsibilities:
1. Work with the education team regarding

• educational lesson planning and instruction
• the music program using Clavinova Pianos, hand bells, and choral music
• the development and implementation of life skills training

2. Choir responsibilities

• coordinate choir support team including caregivers and drivers
• direct performances and supervise resident interactions with the public
• maintain choir documents such as: scrapbook, sheet music, attendance

3. Provide choreograph assistance as needed

• off-site performances
• on-site performances
• individual instruction

4. Equipment maintenance and preservation

• maintain equipment and inventory for: hand bells, percussion, stringed instruments
• report any mechanical failures of musical equipment
• schedule periodic performance maintenance/tuning as necessary

5. Supervise any staff/volunteers assisting in the music classroom.
6. Supervise residents while attending the choir practice and music labs
7. Collaborate with the Advancement team in the ministry of the Rainbow Acres Ambassador Choir
8. Support the musical components of the Christian life activities
9. Support the achievement of resident goals; participating in the CQI process as directed
10. Maintain inventory lists and order necessary supplies
11. Maintain detailed records including

• resident participation in music programs
• incident and fall reports
• calendar of Music program events

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within the music room and/or in a room used for musical performances or meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within the music room and/or in a room used for musical performances or meetings.

You may apply online at by clicking on the Join Us tab and filling out the online application, send your resume to [email protected] or call 928.567.5231 for more information. Rainbow Acres is an Equal Opportunity Employer.