Instructional Assistant – Applied Music (Piano) (Temporary)

Salary: $22.01 Hourly

Location: (ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: REQ01809

College: American River College

Department: ARC Fine and Applied Arts

Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Beginning (on or about): 08/03/2026

Ending Date:
06/30/2027

Hours per Week: To be determined.

Additional Salary Information: Not Applicable

Campus Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values

Work Schedule:
To be determined. May include some evening and/or weekend performances. NOTE: Short-term temporary employees shall not be employed for more than 135 days, or 960 hours, whichever is reached first, in any fiscal year.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of assigned manager/supervisor assists faculty in the instruction of applied music classes.

This position will primarily support instructional and performance activities of the Music Department by providing piano accompaniment, tutoring, and instructional assistance to students and faculty in both classroom and performance settings.

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Typical Duties

Assists students in fundamentals of intermediate piano production; may provide accompaniment for performance classes; maintains, issues and inventories department equipment as assigned; and performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Experience in educational and professional music practices.

EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Music or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) including 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 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: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts (if using to meet Minimum Qualifications)

Additional Instructions:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume” or “see transcripts” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

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