Drum Music Teacher Store 310

Guitar Center Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 288,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gig leave

401K match

Employee discount

Job summary

Music & Arts is seeking a qualified Music Teacher to create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment. You will teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels, build relationships with students and parents, and coordinate with store teams to schedule lessons and boost retention.

The role emphasizes sharing musical expertise to foster student growth and confidence. A Bachelor’s degree in music education or a related field is required, with at least two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of music teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal‑setting, and progress updates.
• Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.
• Share your musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or Music Performance

Job description

About Music & Arts

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring students. With robust benefits, a commitment to innovation, and opportunities to grow your career, you’ll find a rewarding and impactful role here. We are looking for educators who are not only skilled musicians but also dedicated to empowering learners.

We believe that private lessons are the building blocks to a lifelong relationship with music. Our strong commitment to music education is fundamental to our business, and we work hard to find instructors who are experts in their instrument. We take care of all the administrative work so you can do what you do best: inspire learning and creating the next generation of musicians!

What You’ll Do:

As a Music Teacher, you will create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment where students thrive. You will:

• Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal‑setting, and progress updates.
• Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.
• Share your musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of music teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• 8+ years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments (banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice).

Why Music & Arts? Here’s just some of the rewards:

• Pay Rate: $20.82/hr Non-Teaching Rate + $10-21.50/hr Teaching Rate depending on background and experience.
• For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour!
• 401K plus company match
• employee discount program

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Additional Information:

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