Guitar Instructor

School of Rock; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Boulder is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging, education-focused sessions that challenge and inspire students. You will teach fundamentals beyond songs, create thoughtful lesson plans, document progress, and work with parents to ensure a positive student experience within our performance-based program.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, flexible and patient, with strong communication and a love of teaching.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally preferred.
• Basic knowledge of music theory.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach guitar lessons to students, including private lessons and ensembles.
• Create and document lesson plans; track student progress.
• Support performance opportunities and in-school shows.
• Engage with parents to communicate progress and next steps.

Skills

Music teaching

Performance experience

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Working musician

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 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 Guitar Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Boulder location.

As a guitar Instructor you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Guitar Instructor/teacher positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

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

Skill Requirements

• 1-2+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally preferred
• Basic knowledge of music theory
• 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 can be a working musician
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment a must
• Passion for teaching