Drum Instructor

School of Rock Princeton; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

School of Rock Princeton is seeking a Drum Instructor to join our Princeton location. You will deliver private lessons and ensemble rehearsals, creating engaging experiences that challenge and inspire students while reflecting the School of Rock approach to performance-based education.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years teaching or performing music, solid knowledge of music theory and curriculum design, excellent people skills, and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient demeanor and passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress.
• Be visible and accessible in the school and assist in rehearsals.

Skills

3+ years teaching or performing music

Music theory knowledge

Curriculum design

Excellent customer relations

Strong organizational skills

Patience and positive demeanor

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

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 Drum Instructor/Teacher to join us at our Princeton location.

As a Drum 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 Drum Instructor 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