Music Teacher Store 228

Guitar Center; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 40,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Mental Health Support

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

An established industry player in music retail seeks passionate Instructors to teach music lessons. This role involves fostering a love for music in students, utilizing a structured curriculum while ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment. Successful candidates will possess strong musical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to student success. Join a vibrant community that values creativity and personal growth, and enjoy unique perks like gig leave and comprehensive benefits. If you have a passion for music and teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years in music education or a related field required.
• Ability to demonstrate teaching competency in instruments.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons using the Guitar Center curriculum.
• Communicate student progress to parents or students.

Skills

Musical Passion

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Education

3+ years of work experience in Music or Education

Job description

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $19.36/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $29.16/hr Total Teaching Rate depending on background and experience.

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.

Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:

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! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.

As an Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum. You will work to increase student count ensuring each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoy playing music all while nurturing our culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect.

A few special characteristics that make our Instructors successful:

• Musical Passion: Able to motivate your students and share your passion for music through teaching.
• Student Focused: Understands your student’s needs and provides an excellent student experience. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping students.
• Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on the curriculum to capitalize or resolve them.
• Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (written and verbal) with diverse individuals, including internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner.
• Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities, stay on track, and achieve goals.
• Adaptable: Able to be at ease with a fast-paced environment and change direction and priorities without cause.

As our Instructor, you will:

• Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum.
• Communicate with students or parents of students on progress of each student (where applicable).
• Assist with customer service issues as needed, helping to maintain long-term students by creating a great experience.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of work experience in Music, Education, or related field or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to pass Guitar Center specific training and certifications.
• Skilled ability to demonstrate competency and proficiency in the area they will be teaching (Drums, Guitar, Keyboard).

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‐818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to [emailprotected].