Guitar Instructor

School of Rock Rockville Centre; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Rockville Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Guitar Instructor to join our growing community. The role involves teaching music, creating engaging lesson plans, and ensuring students are inspired. With over 3 years of professional music experience and strong organizational skills, the ideal candidate embodies the essence of rock and roll. This position focuses on enriching lives through music education. We offer benefits such as 401(k), employee discounts, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with a wide range of customers.
• Passion for teaching and a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Working musician

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits

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

About School of Rock

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 Rockville Centre location.

Position Overview

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.

Teaching Focus

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.