Guitar Instructor

School of Rock Royersford; Limerick (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

School of Rock Royersford is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering engaging, rock-based instruction at our Royersford location.

You will design lesson plans, track student progress, and collaborate with parents to communicate outcomes while fostering a positive, dynamic musical environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Music Instruction: Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Music Instruction: Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Music Instruction: Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Working musician

Formal music school training

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

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 Royersford 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