Early Childhood Music Instructor

School of Rock; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Prosper is seeking a Part-time Childcare Music Instructor to nurture young musicians aged 4–7 in a warm, encouraging environment. You will lead Little Wing and Rookies classes, teach rhythm, notation, and rock instruments, and help students reach developmental milestones through fun activities and performances.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, parent communication, assisting rehearsals and enrollment, and supporting school events.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music.
• Experience with children under age seven.
• Early childhood education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design; rhythm and notation.
• Excellent customer relations with parents.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and positive demeanor.
• Proficient in at least one instrument (guitar/keyboard/drums/voice).
• Good judgment and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress.
• Be visible and accessible in the school, assist rehearsals and maintenance.
• Assist in recruiting and enrolling students.

Skills

Music teaching

Experience with children

Curriculum design

Rhythm & notation

Customer relations

Proficient instrument group

Education

Early childhood education

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 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 Childcare Music Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Prosper location.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Instructor for our Little Wing (ages 4–5) and Rookies (ages 6–7) classes. Little Wing and Rookies Instructors will help create a warm, supportive and inspiring environment for young musicians aged 4–7, and encourage young children to reach their developmental milestones through fun musical activities and playing rock and roll musical instruments.

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 the students are learning 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 canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school
• Assist in recruiting and enrolling students

Skill Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
• Has a passion for and/or experience working with children under the age of seven
• Classroom/early childhood education experience preferred
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design; concepts in music like rhythm, notation, pop and rock genres
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers, including but not limited to children and parents
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong customer relations skills on the phone and in person
• Resourceful and good problem-solverWorks well under pressure
• Ideal candidate is proficient on at least one: guitar, keyboard/piano, drums, voice
• Good judgment a must
• Part time, some weekend day availability required