Bass Instructor

School of Rock; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock North Dallas is seeking a Bass Instructor to lead music education in lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging experiences that challenge and inspire students. You will embody rock culture and create valuable outcomes that develop both music and life skills for learners of all levels.

The role focuses on private lessons, ensemble performance, and maintaining a positive learning environment, with a commitment to documented lesson plans and regular parent communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Very strong customer relations skills.
• Resourceful and good problem-solver.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment a must.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn 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 and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching Music

Music Theory

Curriculum Design

Customer Relations

Organization

Problem Solving

Working Musician

Enthusiastic

Judgment

Passion for Teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development


• Wellness resources


• Employee discounts

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! We are looking for a Bass Instructor to join us at our School of Rock North Dallaslocation.

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:

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally


• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design


• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people


• Strong organizational skills


• Very strong customer relations skills


• Resourceful and good problem-solver


• Works well under pressure


• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training


• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor


• Good judgment a must


• Passion for teaching