Guitar Instructor

School-of-Rock-Wake-Forest; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

School of Rock Wake Forest is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, and to create engaging, challenging experiences that foster skill growth and confidence in students.

The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, developing thoughtful lesson plans, and maintaining clear communication with parents. The ideal candidate balances professional musicianship with formal music-school training and a positive, patient demeanor.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students are learning fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress after lessons.
• Be visible and accessible in the school.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.

Skills

Guitar teaching

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organization

Professional musician

Education

Formal music education

Bachelor in music (preferred)

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