Guitar Instructor

School of Rock North Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock North Dallas is seeking a passionate Guitar Instructor to enrich students' lives through performance-based music education. Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, ensuring students learn music fundamentals, and maintaining strong communication with parents. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of professional music teaching experience, strong customer relations skills, and a positive demeanor. Join our dynamic community dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons.
• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students.

Skills

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Creativity in teaching

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Overview

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 North Dallas location.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• 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.

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