Drum Instructor

School of Rock Rockville; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead drum lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging, performance-based instruction to students of all levels.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years teaching or performing, strong knowledge of music theory, excellent customer relations, and the ability to create thoughtful lesson plans.

Join a growing team that values passion for teaching, flexibility, and a positive demeanor, with opportunities to participate in performances and school events.

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.
• 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.

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 of teaching or performing

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Stress management

Passion for teaching

Good judgment

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

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 Rockville 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