Flexible Drum Instructor — Teach, Perform & Grow

School of Rock; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private and group lessons, fostering musical growth and life skills in a performance-based program. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, curriculum development, and building a positive student experience at the Rockville campus.

As a Drum Instructor you will guide students through fundamentals and ensemble performance, collaborate with staff, and engage with parents to ensure ongoing motivation and progress.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skills

3+ years’ experience teaching and/or

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Working musician

Enthusiastic attitude

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private and group lessons, fostering musical growth and life skills in a performance-based program. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, curriculum development, and building a positive student experience at the Rockville campus.

As a Drum Instructor you will guide students through fundamentals and ensemble performance, collaborate with staff, and engage with parents to ensure ongoing motivation and progress.