Guitar Instructor

School of Rock Dunwoody; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

School of Rock Dunwoody is seeking a passionate Guitar Instructor to enhance the music education experience. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience teaching or performing music and be well-versed in music theory. Responsibilities include maximizing lesson quality, engaging with students and parents, and creating thoughtful lesson plans. This position is perfect for a working musician with formal training who is enthusiastic about teaching and inspiring students through performance-based music education.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Very strong customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons.

Skills

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Professional music performance experience

Teaching experience

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

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 Guitar Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Dunwoody 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

• 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.