Drum Instructor

School of Rock; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock McKinney is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private lessons and live shows, ensuring students learn foundational music concepts beyond songs. The role emphasizes engaging learners, documenting thoughtful lesson plans, and maintaining a supportive classroom culture.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of teaching or performing experience, strong music theory knowledge, and excellent customer relations. On-site teaching and active participation in rehearsals are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Lesson planning

People skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

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 School of Rock McKinney location.

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