Childcare Music Instructor

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay is seeking an enthusiastic Childcare Music Instructor to guide ages 4-7 in Little Wing and Rookies classes. You will create a warm, supportive environment and help children reach developmental milestones through fun musical activities and rock instruments.

Responsibilities include maximizing quality of instruction, documenting lesson plans, and communicating progress to parents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing music to young children.
• Ability to design age-appropriate music activities.
• Comfort working with ages 4-7 and communicating with parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach Little Wing (4-5) and Rookies (6-7) classes with engaging activities.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans aligned with goals.
• Foster a warm, supportive, inspiring learning environment.
• Communicate progress to parents and be accessible in school.
• Assist in occasional rehearsals and school activities.

Skills

Music instruction

Child development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

Early childhood education experience

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 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 Childcare Music Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay location.

School of Rock is looking for an enthusiastic Instructor for our Little Wing (ages 4-5) and Rookies (ages 6-7) classes. Little Wing and Rookies Instructors will help create a warm, supportive and inspiring environment for young musicians aged 4-7, and encourage young children to reach their developmental milestones through fun musical activities and playing rock and roll musical instruments.

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
• Assist in recruiting and enrolling students

Skill Requirements:

• 4+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
• Has a passion for and/or experience working with children under the age of seven (7)
• Classroom/early childhood education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design; concepts in music like rhythm, notation, pop and rock genres
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers, including but not limited to, children and parents
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong customer relations skills on the phone and in person
• Resourceful and good problem-solver
• Works well under pressure
• Ideal candidate is proficient on at least one: guitar, keyboard/piano, drums, voice.
• Good judgment a must
• Part time, some weekend day availability required.