Bass Instructor — Flexible Schedule & Training

School of Rock; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Bass Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering performance-based music education in a dynamic, student-centered environment.

You will guide students through fundamentals of bass, theory, and repertoire while creating engaging lesson plans and ensuring progress. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer communication, and active involvement in shows and school events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Very strong customer relations skills.
• Resourceful and good problem-solver.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with 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 teaching or performing music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Excellent customer relations

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Works well under pressure

Working musician with formal training

Enthusiastic and patient demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Bass Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering performance-based music education in a dynamic, student-centered environment.

You will guide students through fundamentals of bass, theory, and repertoire while creating engaging lesson plans and ensuring progress. The role emphasizes teamwork, customer communication, and active involvement in shows and school events.