Guitar Instructor

School of Rock Wexford; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Wexford is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead music education during lessons and rehearsals, creating engaging experiences that challenge and inspire students.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of teaching or performing music, strong theory knowledge, and a talent for connecting with diverse students and families. Join a passionate team and help students develop music and life skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to interact with a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Very strong customer relations skills.
• Resourceful, problem-solver, works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality music instruction, private lessons, and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs; document lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons; be visible in school.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic school maintenance; follow conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Music instruction

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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 Wexford 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