Guitar Instructor

Bach to Rock: America's Music School; Zionsville (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health benefits

Community of teachers

Continuing education

Snacks and refreshments

Curriculum provided

Admin scheduling/billing handled

Job summary

Bach to Rock America’s Music School in Zionsville, IN is seeking a part-time Guitar Instructor to deliver private and semi-private lessons using the B2R curriculum. You will foster a fun, encouraging learning environment, assess students for bands, and assist at school events while handling scheduling and billing with the support of our admin team.

A background in music theory and performance, experience with youth, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong music theory knowledge and ability to convey concepts to students.
• Advanced understanding of guitar technique and pedagogy for beginners to intermediate players.
• Proven ability to manage lesson schedules and stay organized.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced teaching environment with varied personalities.
• Experience performing solo or in groups.
• Experience working with youth and beginners in music education.
• Effective interaction with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and semi-private guitar lessons using the Bach to Rock curriculum.
• Create a fun, encouraging, and focused lesson atmosphere.
• Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble.
• Assist at school events and performances.
• Perform light equipment maintenance as needed.

Skills

Music theory

Instrument technique

Time management

Adaptability

Performance experience

Youth experience

Communication

Background check

Job description

Bach to Rock ("B2R") America's Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking a Guitar Instructor to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students.

Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

Benefits:

• Safe Harbor 401k Retirement Savings Plan plan with Company Match
• Health Benefit for full time employees
• Connection to a strong community of fellow teachers
• Continuing education through complimentary music lessons
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments to staff
• Curriculum provided
• Admin team handles scheduling/billing

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach private and semi-private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
• Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
• Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
• Assist at school events
• May repair equipment as needed and able.

Requirements:

• Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
• Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instrument
• Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
• Experienced performer (either solo or group)
• Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
• Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
• Ability to pass a background check

Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.

B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability. We offer a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match to all eligible regular employees.

This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by Majestic Zionsville LLC.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.