Guitar Instructor

School of Rock; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock in Woodbridge, VA is seeking an energetic Music Instructor to lead private and group lessons, coordinate show rehearsals, and build engaging, outcome-based lesson plans using our proven method.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of teaching or performing music (drums, guitar, bass, piano/keys, or voice), solid music theory, excellent communication with students and parents, and a flexible, positive approach to inspire music and life skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching and/or performing music.
• Knowledge of music theory.
• Strong customer relations and organizational skills.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, patient demeanor.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction through private lessons, group lessons, and show rehearsals.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals using the School of Rock Method.
• Create and document lesson plans with our Method App.
• Communicate with parents on student progress via notes and assignments.
• Interact with parents and students regularly at the school.
• Lead rehearsals and oversee lesson spaces.

Skills

2+ years experience

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With 400+ 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!

Our Music Instructors enjoy a flexible schedule and have access to instruments/gear discounts.

As a Music 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 Music Instructor positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

Music Instruction:

• Maximize the quality of music instruction through private lessons, group lessons, and show rehearsals for all ages and experience levels
• Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs, using the School of Rock Method
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans using our patented teaching Method, Books and Method App

Customer Connection:

• Communicate with parents on the progress of students by creating quality lesson notes and assignments in the School of Rock Method App for at-home practice
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible while at the school
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
• Assist in rehearsals and with the upkeep of lesson facilities school

Skill Requirements:

• 2 + years’ experience teaching and/or performing music (Drum kit, guitar, bass, piano/keys, and/or vocals).
• Knowledge of music theory
• Strong customer relations skills. Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers
• Strong organizational skills
• Resourceful; good problem-solver
• Works well under pressure
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Passion for teaching

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

School of Rock expresses prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.