Guitar Instructor

School of Rock; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock Wake Forest is looking for a Guitar Instructor to join our community focused on performance-based music education. You will teach private lessons and lead rehearsals, helping students develop music and life skills in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years teaching or performing, solid music theory knowledge, and strong people skills. The role emphasizes patient instruction, planning lessons, and reliable communication with families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to communicate with a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress.
• Interact with parents and students in person at the school.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

3+ years teaching/performing

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic and patient

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 Wake Forest 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

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