Bass Instructor

ComForCare; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee

Discounts on Music Gear

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Boulder is looking for a Bass Instructor to join our Boulder, CO location and deliver engaging bass lessons for both children and adults. You will lead private lessons and group rehearsals, creating energetic experiences that challenge students and cultivate performance skills.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, tracking progress, and updating parents on student development. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years teaching or performing music and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of music theory.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of students and other people.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons.
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school.
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Student relations

Problem solving

Enthusiastic

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• Free Coffee
• Discounts on Music Gear
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

School of Rock Boulder has been a part of the Boulder and surrounding communities since 2010 and have been able to show hundreds of students and families how music can bring a community together. We are looking for a Bass Instructor to join us at our Boulder, Co location to help bring this message of music and acceptance to more students, both children and adults.

As a Bass Instructor you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Bass Instructor/teacher positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

We teach five core areas at School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Many of our instructors have broader musical talent as well which we do our best to engage.

Music Instruction:

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans

Customer Connection:

• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements:

• 1-2+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge of music theory
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of students and other people
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong student/teacher relations skills
• Resourceful and good problem-solver
• Works well under pressure
• Ideal candidate can be a working musician
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment a must
• Passion for teaching