Bass Instructor

School of Rock; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Rockwall is seeking a Bass Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering performance-based music education. You will create engaging experiences that challenge students while embodying rock and roll in daily instruction.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and parents, developing thoughtful lesson plans, and maintaining high standards of safety and conduct in alignment with School of Rock policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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
• 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

3+ years of experience teaching and/or

Knowledge of music theory

Excellent customer handling

Strong organizational skills

Very strong customer relations

Resourceful problem-solver

Works well under pressure

Working musician with formal training

Enthusiastic, flexible, patient

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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 Rockwall 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.

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