Bass Instructor

School of Rock McKinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock McKinney is seeking a Bass Instructor to join their team. This role focuses on music education, ensuring students learn both fundamentals and life skills through performance-based instruction. Responsibilities include teaching lessons, documenting lesson plans, and maintaining communication with parents. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of teaching experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for music and teaching. Benefits include opportunities for advancement and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and positive demeanor.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction, including private lessons and shows.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents about students' progress.

Skills

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teaching experience

Job description

Overview

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 McKinney location.

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.

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

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

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

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