Dynamic Music Instructor — Flexible Schedule & Live Shows

Yeb Payroll Llc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 11

Free Employee Assistance Program

Instruments/Gear Discounts

Daily Pay Available

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Job summary

School of Rock in San Jose, CA is seeking a Music Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and performances. You will run private lessons and group shows across keys, vocals, guitar, bass, and drums, while maintaining a dynamic, student-centered experience.

The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, preparing thoughtful lesson plans, and maintaining strong communication with parents. A working musician with formal training is preferred, with a passion for teaching and great people skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills and 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Under pressure

Working musician

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Teaching passion

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

School of Rock in San Jose, CA is seeking a Music Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and performances. You will run private lessons and group shows across keys, vocals, guitar, bass, and drums, while maintaining a dynamic, student-centered experience.

The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, preparing thoughtful lesson plans, and maintaining strong communication with parents. A working musician with formal training is preferred, with a passion for teaching and great people skills.