Dynamic Drum Instructor | Flexible Schedule & Shows

School of Rock North Haven; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

School of Rock North Haven is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private drum lessons and in-school rehearsals, delivering engaging, structure-rich instruction that builds music and life skills.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, student progress updates to parents, and active participation in shows and school activities while maintaining a positive, patient teaching style and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Very strong customer relations skills.
• Resourceful and good problem-solver.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment a must.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach private drum lessons and oversee rehearsals to maximize instructional quality.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress.
• Interact with parents and students in person and during school events.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to School of Rock policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Teaching music

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Working musician

Positive demeanor

Judgment

Teaching passion

Job description

School of Rock North Haven is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private drum lessons and in-school rehearsals, delivering engaging, structure-rich instruction that builds music and life skills.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, student progress updates to parents, and active participation in shows and school activities while maintaining a positive, patient teaching style and strong organizational skills.