Bass Instructor

School of Rock Rockwall; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full 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 lessons and rehearsals, helping students build music and life skills in a dynamic, rock-inspired environment. You will foster growth, plan engaging sessions, and contribute to school performances.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of teaching or performing experience, a solid understanding of music theory, and strong communication with families, all within a supportive, energetic setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with customers and others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive customer relations skills.
• Enthusiastic and patient with students.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of instruction in private lessons and shows.
• Communicate progress with parents and students after lessons.
• Assist in rehearsals and maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organization

Teaching passion

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