Drum Instructor

School of Rock Wake Forest; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock Wake Forest is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private lessons and student performances at our Wake Forest location. The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, maintaining engaging lesson plans, and contributing to school shows.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of teaching or performing experience, solid music theory knowledge, and a passion for mentoring students in a supportive, hands-on environment.

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 with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment is a must.
• Passion for teaching.

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 progress after lessons.
• Be visible and accessible in the school to students and parents.
• Pitch in during cancelled lessons and assist in rehearsals and maintenance.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Professional musician

Communication

Patience

Passion for teaching

Job description

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 Wake Forest location.

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.
• Ensure students learn 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 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.

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.