Drum Instructor

School of Rock Rockwall; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Rockwall is seeking a Drum Instructor/Teacher to join our growing, performance-based music education community. You will lead private lessons, coordinate student shows, and help students build a solid musical foundation beyond reproducing songs.

The role requires strong teaching skills, knowledge of music theory, and the ability to communicate with parents. Ideal candidates are working musicians with formal music school training, capable of planning engaging lessons and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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.
• Ensure 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 cancelled lessons in the overall execution of the program.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skills

3+ years teaching music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Works under pressure

Enthusiastic demeanor

Passion for teaching

Working musician

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Overview

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 Rockwall location.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure 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 cancelled lessons in the overall execution of the program.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

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.