Guitar Instructor

School of Rock; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock in Holly Springs is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering a dynamic, challenging, and inspiring learning experience. You will model rock and roll pedagogy while building confidence and performance skills in students.

The ideal candidate combines professional music experience with formal training, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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 and reliability.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music instruction through private lessons and group rehearsals.
• Create engaging lesson plans and document student progress.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student development and performance.
• Assist in school events, performances, and student showcases.
• Adhere to School of Rock policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Working under pressure

Passion for teaching

Enthusiastic demeanor

Team collaboration

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 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 Holly Springs 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